#4A4F27
AMMO by Mig

Russian Dark Base

Acrylics

acrylic
yellow

Color Information

HEX

#4A4F27

RGB

74, 79, 39

LAB

32.2, -9.0, 22.8

Product Code

AMIG0931

Closest catalog-color match

4bo Russian Green by AMMO by Mig (ΔE 1.8)

Compatibility unverified: application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 1.8 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Olive Drab by Humbrol (ΔE 1.5)

purpose: paint vs varnish. ΔE 1.5 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Russian Dark Base catalog data

More from AMMO by Mig

Russian Dark Base by AMMO by Mig (product code AMIG0931) is cataloged as acrylic, Acrylics in the yellow color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #4A4F27, RGB 74/79/39, and CIELAB 32.2/-9.0/22.8. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 20 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

Russian Dark Base is a warm yellow with medium-dark value (L*: 32.2). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 24.5), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.

LightnessL* 32.2

Medium-Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 24.5

Moderate

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.

Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.

Recommended Undercoats

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Shadow Paint
70% confidence

Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a shadow 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