#A8CAA6
Apple Barrel

Spring Green

Gloss™

varnish
gloss
green

Color Information

HEX

#A8CAA6

RGB

168, 202, 166

LAB

78.1, -18.2, 14.3

Product Code

20652

Closest catalog-color match

Raf Sky by AK Interactive (ΔE 4.3)

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 4.3 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Mint Julep by Vallejo (ΔE 1.9)

purpose: varnish vs paint. ΔE 1.9 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Spring Green catalog data

More from Apple Barrel

Spring Green by Apple Barrel (product code 20652) is cataloged as varnish, gloss, Gloss™ in the green color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #A8CAA6, RGB 168/202/166, and CIELAB 78.1/-18.2/14.3. 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

Spring Green is a light green with light value (L*: 78.1). This neutral color has moderate saturation (chroma: 23.1), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.

LightnessL* 78.1

Light

Temperatureneutral

neutral

SaturationC* 23.1

Moderate

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

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

White or Light Grey

Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers

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