#B89E85
Scale75

Amber Alchemy

Metal N Alchemy Range

metallic
metallic
opaque
orange

Color Information

HEX

#B89E85

RGB

184, 158, 133

LAB

66.8, 5.7, 16.6

Closest catalog-color match

Buff by Scale75 (ΔE 2.4)

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

Cross-class catalog match

Sycorax Bronze by Citadel (ΔE 1.5)

opacity: opaque vs semi-opaque. ΔE 1.5 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Amber Alchemy catalog data

More from Scale75

Amber Alchemy by Scale75 is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Metal N Alchemy Range in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #B89E85, RGB 184/158/133, and CIELAB 66.8/5.7/16.6. 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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Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Amber Alchemy is a warm orange with medium-light value (L*: 66.8). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 17.6), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.

LightnessL* 66.8

Medium-Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 17.6

Moderate

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.

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

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

Highlight Paint
70% confidence

Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a highlight 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