#C6AB96
Tom Color

Carc Middlestone

Tom Colors

acrylic
orange

Color Information

HEX

#C6AB96

RGB

198, 171, 150

LAB

71.8, 6.5, 14.4

Product Code

TC-0226

Closest catalog-color match

Lite Mocha by Apple Barrel (ΔE 2.9)

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 2.9 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Reikland Fleshshade Gloss by Citadel (ΔE 2.0)

purpose: paint vs wash. ΔE 2.0 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Carc Middlestone catalog data

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Carc Middlestone by Tom Color (product code TC-0226) is cataloged as acrylic, Tom Colors in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #C6AB96, RGB 198/171/150, and CIELAB 71.8/6.5/14.4. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 14 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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Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Carc Middlestone is a light warm orange with light value (L*: 71.8). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 15.8), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.

LightnessL* 71.8

Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 15.8

Moderate

Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.

Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.

Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.

Recommended Undercoats

White or Light Grey

Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers

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