Color Information
HEX
#51402C
RGB
81, 64, 44
LAB
28.4, 4.2, 15.0
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Wwi British Khaki Brown Base by AK Interactive (ΔE 0.4)
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Burnt Umber catalog data
More from Scale75Burnt Umber by Scale75 is cataloged as acrylic, Artist Range in the brown color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #51402C, RGB 81/64/44, and CIELAB 28.4/4.2/15.0. 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
Burnt Umber is a dark warm brown with dark value (L*: 28.4). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 15.6), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.
Dark
warm
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
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow 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