#6C6D4D
Coat d'Arms

Tank Drab

World War II Range

acrylic
yellow

Color Information

HEX

#6C6D4D

RGB

108, 109, 77

LAB

45.2, -6.1, 17.8

Product Code

527

Closest catalog-color match

Fury Green by Duncan (ΔE 1.1)

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 1.1 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Tank Drab catalog data

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Tank Drab by Coat d'Arms (product code 527) is cataloged as acrylic, World War II Range in the yellow color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #6C6D4D, RGB 108/109/77, and CIELAB 45.2/-6.1/17.8. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 19 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

Tank Drab is a warm yellow with medium value (L*: 45.2). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 18.8), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage.

LightnessL* 45.2

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 18.8

Moderate

Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.

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

Base Paint
60% confidence

Versatile midtone that can serve as base coat or adjusted layer

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a base 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