#A00000
Mr. Paint

Hinomaru Aka Iro (National Insignia Red)

Mr Paint

acrylic
red

Color Information

HEX

#A00000

RGB

160, 0, 0

LAB

32.9, 56.5, 46.9

Product Code

MRP-411

Closest catalog-color match

Bold Pyrrole Red by Monument Pro Acryl (ΔE 4.4)

Compatibility unverified: application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 4.4 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Vermilion by Warcolours (ΔE 2.5)

purpose: paint vs ink. ΔE 2.5 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Hinomaru Aka Iro (National Insignia Red) catalog data

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Hinomaru Aka Iro (National Insignia Red) by Mr. Paint (product code MRP-411) is cataloged as acrylic, Mr Paint in the red color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #A00000, RGB 160/0/0, and CIELAB 32.9/56.5/46.9. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 20 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

Hinomaru Aka Iro (National Insignia Red) is a warm vibrant red with medium-dark value (L*: 32.9). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 73.5), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 32.9

Medium-Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 73.5

Highly Saturated

Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.

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

Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.

Recommended Undercoats

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Shadow Paint
70% confidence

Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a shadow 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