#B59858
Mr. Hobby

Blue Gold

Mr Metallic Color GX

metallic
metallic
opaque
orange

Color Information

HEX

#B59858

RGB

181, 152, 88

LAB

64.1, 2.5, 37.5

Product Code

GX210

Closest catalog-color match

Carc Tan 686a Fs 33446 by AK Real Colors (ΔE 2.2)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: candidate not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: candidate not recorded or recognized. ΔE 2.2 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Blue Gold catalog data

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Blue Gold by Mr. Hobby (product code GX210) is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Mr Metallic Color GX in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #B59858, RGB 181/152/88, and CIELAB 64.1/2.5/37.5. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 16 related catalog colors for this paint. ΔE measures the distance between the listed digital color values only; it does not describe opacity, finish behavior, or how the paint covers a surface. Cross-class matches, such as metallic against conventional paint, are shown as digital color only and are never presented as verified substitutes.

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Technical Color Analysis

Blue Gold is a warm orange with medium-light value (L*: 64.1). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 37.5), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 64.1

Medium-Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 37.5

Saturated

Lighter midtone excellent for first highlights or as a lighter base coat option.

Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.

Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.

Recommended Undercoats

Gloss Black

Dark glossy primer maximizes metallic shine and depth

Dark Brown or Grey

Alternative that provides depth while being more forgiving

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Layer Paint
70% confidence

Medium-light value works as an intermediate layer between base and highlight

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a layer in your layering sequence.

Layering Tips

  • Apply each layer to progressively smaller areas, leaving previous layers visible
  • Maintain consistent light direction across all layers
  • Thin paints for smoother transitions between layers