Color Information
HEX
#A12B29
RGB
161, 43, 41
LAB
36.9, 48.0, 30.2
Product Code
70.957
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Bright Red by Vallejo (ΔE 2.3)
Compatibility unverified: purpose: candidate not recorded or recognized; chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized; application: source not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 2.3 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Fiery Red by Revell (ΔE 0.8)
purpose: paint vs varnish. ΔE 0.8 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Flat Red catalog data
More from VallejoFlat Red by Vallejo (product code 70.957) is cataloged as acrylic, Model Color in the red color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #A12B29, RGB 161/43/41, and CIELAB 36.9/48.0/30.2. 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
Flat Red is a warm vibrant red with medium-dark value (L*: 36.9). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 56.7), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Dark
warm
Highly Saturated
Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.
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
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