#D0A91E
Warcolours

Metallic Brown

Metallic paints

metallic
metallic
opaque
yellow

Color Information

HEX

#D0A91E

RGB

208, 169, 30

LAB

70.8, 2.0, 68.8

Closest catalog-color match

Gold by Tamiya (ΔE 3.5)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: source not recorded or recognized; effect: candidate not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: candidate not recorded or recognized. ΔE 3.5 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Meteor Rock by Army Painter (ΔE 2.7)

opacity: opaque vs semi-opaque. ΔE 2.7 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Metallic Brown catalog data

More from Warcolours

Metallic Brown by Warcolours is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Metallic paints in the yellow color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #D0A91E, RGB 208/169/30, and CIELAB 70.8/2.0/68.8. 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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Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Metallic Brown is a light warm vibrant yellow with light value (L*: 70.8). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 68.9), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 70.8

Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 68.9

Highly Saturated

Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.

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

Gloss Black

Dark glossy primer maximizes metallic shine and depth

Dark Brown or Grey

Alternative that provides depth while being more forgiving

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Highlight Paint
70% confidence

Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a highlight 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