Color Information
HEX
#672C28
RGB
103, 44, 40
LAB
26.3, 26.2, 15.4
Product Code
85.116
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Rust Texture (Matt) by Vallejo (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
Reddish Brown by Revell (ΔE 2.2)
purpose: paint vs varnish. ΔE 2.2 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Burnt Sienna catalog data
More from VallejoBurnt Sienna by Vallejo (product code 85.116) is cataloged as acrylic, Arte Deco in the red color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #672C28, RGB 103/44/40, and CIELAB 26.3/26.2/15.4. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 17 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
Burnt Sienna is a dark warm red with dark value (L*: 26.3). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 30.4), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Dark
warm
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
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow 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