#812B1A
Reaper

Kobold Scale

Master Series Paints Bones

acrylic
red

Color Information

HEX

#812B1A

RGB

129, 43, 26

LAB

30.6, 36.1, 30.4

Product Code

9458

Closest catalog-color match

Fresh Blood by Vallejo (ΔE 1.3)

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 1.3 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Kobold Scale catalog data

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Kobold Scale by Reaper (product code 9458) is cataloged as acrylic, Master Series Paints Bones in the red color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #812B1A, RGB 129/43/26, and CIELAB 30.6/36.1/30.4. 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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ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Kobold Scale is a warm vibrant red with medium-dark value (L*: 30.6). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 47.2), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 30.6

Medium-Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 47.2

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.

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

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