#CD4619
Vallejo

Martian Orange

Xpress Color

contrast
transparent
orange

Color Information

HEX

#CD4619

RGB

205, 70, 25

LAB

48.8, 51.6, 52.5

Product Code

72.405

Closest catalog-color match

Ember Orange by Green Stuff World (ΔE 3.9)

purpose: contrast vs paint. ΔE 3.9 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Martian Orange catalog data

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Martian Orange by Vallejo (product code 72.405) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Xpress Color in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #CD4619, RGB 205/70/25, and CIELAB 48.8/51.6/52.5. 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

Martian Orange is a warm vibrant orange with medium value (L*: 48.8). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 73.6), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 48.8

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 73.6

Highly 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.

Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.

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

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