Color Information
HEX
#ABA38E
RGB
171, 163, 142
LAB
67.1, -0.7, 12.0
Product Code
MRP-257
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Cdl Variant 1 catalog data
More from Mr. PaintCdl Variant 1 by Mr. Paint (product code MRP-257) is cataloged as acrylic, Mr Paint in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #ABA38E, RGB 171/163/142, and CIELAB 67.1/-0.7/12.0. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Cdl Variant 1 is a orange with medium-light value (L*: 67.1). This warm color has muted saturation (chroma: 12.0), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium-Light
warm
Muted
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.
Subtle, understated color. Excellent for realistic effects, weathering, and natural materials.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
Use After (Highlights)
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