#482428
Reaper

Volcano Brown

Master Series Paints Core Colors

acrylic
red

Color Information

HEX

#482428

RGB

72, 36, 40

LAB

19.2, 17.5, 5.0

Product Code

9268

Closest catalog-color match

Amphora Red by Duncan (ΔE 2.3)

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

Volcano Brown catalog data

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Volcano Brown by Reaper (product code 9268) is cataloged as acrylic, Master Series Paints Core Colors in the red color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #482428, RGB 72/36/40, and CIELAB 19.2/17.5/5.0. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 18 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

Volcano Brown is a dark warm red with dark value (L*: 19.2). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 18.2), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.

LightnessL* 19.2

Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 18.2

Moderate

Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.

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

Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.

Recommended Undercoats

Black or Dark Grey

Dark colors can use fewer coats over dark primers

Grey

Neutral option if you want slightly easier corrections

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Shadow Paint
90% confidence

Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining

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