#4D2207
Tamiya

Brown

Acrylics Mini Gloss

varnish
gloss
orange

Color Information

HEX

#4D2207

RGB

77, 34, 7

LAB

19.0, 18.3, 25.0

Product Code

X-9

Closest catalog-color match

RN Hull Red by AK Interactive (ΔE 3.8)

purpose: varnish vs paint. ΔE 3.8 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Brown catalog data

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Brown by Tamiya (product code X-9) is cataloged as varnish, gloss, Acrylics Mini Gloss in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #4D2207, RGB 77/34/7, and CIELAB 19.0/18.3/25.0. 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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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

Brown is a dark warm orange with dark value (L*: 19.0). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 31.0), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 19.0

Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 31.0

Saturated

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.

Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.

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

Shadow Paint
90% confidence

Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a shadow 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