Color Information
HEX
#B29D82
RGB
178, 157, 130
LAB
65.9, 3.5, 17.0
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Beige by Apple Barrel (ΔE 1.9)
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 1.9 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Agrellan Badland by Citadel (ΔE 1.6)
purpose: paint vs effect. ΔE 1.6 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Buff catalog data
More from Scale75Buff by Scale75 is cataloged as acrylic, Artist Range in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #B29D82, RGB 178/157/130, and CIELAB 65.9/3.5/17.0. 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
Buff is a warm orange with medium-light value (L*: 65.9). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 17.3), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.
Medium-Light
warm
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
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