Color Information
HEX
#C7945B
RGB
199, 148, 91
LAB
65.0, 12.6, 37.4
Product Code
72.451
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Khaki Drill catalog data
More from VallejoKhaki Drill by Vallejo (product code 72.451) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Xpress Color in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #C7945B, RGB 199/148/91, and CIELAB 65.0/12.6/37.4. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 20 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
Khaki Drill is a warm orange with medium-light value (L*: 65.0). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 39.5), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Light
warm
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.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
Recommended Undercoats
White or Off-white
Contrast paints require bright primers for their unique pooling effect to work properly
Zenithal (Black base + White highlights)
Creates natural pre-shading that contrast paints will enhance
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