Color Information
HEX
#F18D01
RGB
241, 141, 1
LAB
67.8, 30.6, 73.4
Product Code
LP-51
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Orange by Foundry (ΔE 2.8)
Compatibility unverified: chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized; 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 2.8 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Yellow Orange Azo by Liquitex (ΔE 0.8)
chemistry: lacquer vs acrylic. ΔE 0.8 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Pure orange catalog data
More from TamiyaPure orange by Tamiya (product code LP-51) is cataloged as acrylic, Lacquer Paint in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #F18D01, RGB 241/141/1, and CIELAB 67.8/30.6/73.4. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 18 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
Pure orange is a warm vibrant orange with medium-light value (L*: 67.8). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 79.5), 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