Color Information
HEX
#FF6801
RGB
255, 104, 1
LAB
62.7, 54.1, 71.3
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Permanent Orange by Scale75 (ΔE 2.2)
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Orange catalog data
More from WarcoloursOrange by Warcolours is cataloged as ink, transparent, Inks for Shading and Glazing in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #FF6801, RGB 255/104/1, and CIELAB 62.7/54.1/71.3. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 12 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
Orange is a warm vibrant orange with medium-light value (L*: 62.7). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 89.5), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Light
warm
Highly 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.
Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.
Recommended Undercoats
White
Light transparent paints show best over bright primers
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Medium-light value works as an intermediate layer between base and highlight
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a layer 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