#BA6254
Vallejo

German Orange

Model Color

acrylic
red

Color Information

HEX

#BA6254

RGB

186, 98, 84

LAB

51.6, 34.0, 23.9

Product Code

70.805

Closest catalog-color match

Shoanti Sienna by Reaper (ΔE 4.5)

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 4.5 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

German Orange catalog data

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German Orange by Vallejo (product code 70.805) is cataloged as acrylic, Model Color in the red color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #BA6254, RGB 186/98/84, and CIELAB 51.6/34.0/23.9. 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

German Orange is a warm vibrant red with medium value (L*: 51.6). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 41.6), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 51.6

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 41.6

Saturated

Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.

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

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Base Paint
80% confidence

Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a base 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