Color Information
HEX
#A91E21
RGB
169, 30, 33
LAB
36.9, 54.3, 35.4
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Red 3 by Warcolours (ΔE 1.7)
purpose: ink vs paint; opacity: transparent vs semi-opaque. ΔE 1.7 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Inktense Red catalog data
More from Scale75Inktense Red by Scale75 is cataloged as ink, transparent, Inktensity Range in the red color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #A91E21, RGB 169/30/33, and CIELAB 36.9/54.3/35.4. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 12 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
Inktense Red is a warm vibrant red with medium-dark value (L*: 36.9). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 64.8), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Dark
warm
Highly 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.
Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey or Tinted Primer
Allows some control over final tone while paint remains luminous
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