Color Information
HEX
#8B622C
RGB
139, 98, 44
LAB
44.8, 10.9, 36.5
Product Code
73.200
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Green Brown RAL 8000 by Mr. Paint (ΔE 1.2)
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Sepia Wash catalog data
More from VallejoSepia Wash by Vallejo (product code 73.200) is cataloged as shade, transparent, Game Color Wash in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #8B622C, RGB 139/98/44, and CIELAB 44.8/10.9/36.5. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 19 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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Digital color matchesΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.
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Technical Color Analysis
Sepia Wash is a warm orange with medium-dark value (L*: 44.8). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 38.1), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Dark
warm
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.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey or Tinted Primer
Allows some control over final tone while paint remains luminous
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a base 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