#FE8C14
Tamiya

Clear orange

Acrylics Mini Gloss

varnish
gloss
orange

Color Information

HEX

#FE8C14

RGB

254, 140, 20

LAB

69.4, 36.6, 72.4

Product Code

X-26

Closest catalog-color match

Fluorescent Orange by Vallejo (ΔE 5.1)

Compatibility unverified: purpose: candidate not recorded or recognized; chemistry: both products not recorded or recognized; application: source not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: candidate not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 5.1 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Fluorescent Orange by Liquitex (ΔE 3.0)

purpose: varnish vs paint. ΔE 3.0 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Clear orange catalog data

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Clear orange by Tamiya (product code X-26) is cataloged as varnish, gloss, Acrylics Mini Gloss in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #FE8C14, RGB 254/140/20, and CIELAB 69.4/36.6/72.4. 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

Clear orange is a warm vibrant orange with medium-light value (L*: 69.4). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 81.1), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 69.4

Medium-Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 81.1

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

Highlight Paint
70% confidence

Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a highlight 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