Color Information
HEX
#CCA208
RGB
204, 162, 8
LAB
68.5, 3.6, 70.9
Product Code
X-12
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Meteor Rock by Army Painter (ΔE 5.9)
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 5.9 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
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Gold by Tamiya (ΔE 0.0)
purpose: varnish vs paint. ΔE 0.0 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Gold leaf catalog data
More from TamiyaGold leaf by Tamiya (product code X-12) is cataloged as varnish, gloss, Acrylics Mini Gloss in the yellow color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #CCA208, RGB 204/162/8, and CIELAB 68.5/3.6/70.9. 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
Gold leaf is a warm vibrant yellow with medium-light value (L*: 68.5). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 71.0), 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
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight 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