Color Information
HEX
#163315
RGB
22, 51, 21
LAB
18.3, -18.5, 15.7
Product Code
20651
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Dark green 2 (IJN) by Tamiya (ΔE 6.0)
Compatibility unverified: purpose: candidate not recorded or recognized; chemistry: both products not recorded or recognized; application: source not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: candidate not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 6.0 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Protective Mc 1200 by AMMO by Mig (ΔE 3.4)
purpose: varnish vs paint. ΔE 3.4 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Real Green catalog data
More from Apple BarrelReal Green by Apple Barrel (product code 20651) is cataloged as varnish, gloss, Gloss™ in the green color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #163315, RGB 22/51/21, and CIELAB 18.3/-18.5/15.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 18 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
Real Green is a dark green with dark value (L*: 18.3). This neutral color has moderate saturation (chroma: 24.2), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.
Dark
neutral
Moderate
Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.
Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.
Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.
Recommended Undercoats
Black or Dark Grey
Dark colors can use fewer coats over dark primers
Grey
Neutral option if you want slightly easier corrections
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
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