Color Information
HEX
#DF6A27
RGB
223, 106, 39
LAB
58.2, 41.9, 55.9
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Fire Orange by Reaper (ΔE 3.4)
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 3.4 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
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Nuclear Sunrise by Army Painter (ΔE 3.3)
purpose: paint vs contrast. ΔE 3.3 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Ragweed Orange catalog data
More from Scale75Ragweed Orange by Scale75 is cataloged as acrylic, Instant Colors Range in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #DF6A27, RGB 223/106/39, and CIELAB 58.2/41.9/55.9. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 16 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
Ragweed Orange is a warm vibrant orange with medium-light value (L*: 58.2). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 69.9), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Light
warm
Highly Saturated
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.
Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Medium-light value works as an intermediate layer between base and highlight
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a layer 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