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G3750OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

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I am trying to create a drawing using the RGB color model. Can anyone suggest the proper palette numbers - Red, Green, Blue to create a passable Tuscan color?

I'd ask Lionel, but well... laugh

Seriously, I could use some help here.

Thanks!

George

3/27/249:48 PM

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GG1 4877OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I don't remember how much research I did when I came up with 165, 52, 52 in 2012 when I was doing painting diagrams for 3rd Rail E7s in Photoshop. It looks plausible to me.

As I'm sure you know, Tuscan Red drifts considerable depending on when it used. Over time the color drifted darker on the PRR. However, for a computer graphic, that probably isn't a big issue for you?

Good luck!

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3/27/2411:02 PM

PRR8976OGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

George,

I found this online if it helps:

Typical of the Pennsylvania Railroad system..."Tuscan red has a hex code #7C3030, made from almost equal parts of black, yellow and magenta in the CMYK color system."

Also, I emailed you.

Tom

3/28/2412:47 AM

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FYI: Tom's Hex #7C3030 = RGB 124, 48, 48 (Left), Jonathan's RGB 165, 52, 52 (Right):

Both look comparable to what we have seen in models over the years.

Bob

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G3750OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Wow, what an incredibly useful set of responses!

Thank you@GG1 4877, @PRR8976, @RRDOC !!! angel

George

3/28/2410:08 AM

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