#ABAB87
Duncan

Green Beret

Wave 2

acrylic
yellow

Color Information

HEX

#ABAB87

RGB

171, 171, 135

LAB

69.1, -6.1, 18.6

Closest catalog-color match

RAF underside Sky 610 by Mission Models (ΔE 3.1)

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

Green Beret catalog data

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Green Beret by Duncan is cataloged as acrylic, Wave 2 in the yellow color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #ABAB87, RGB 171/171/135, and CIELAB 69.1/-6.1/18.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 16 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

Green Beret is a warm yellow with medium-light value (L*: 69.1). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 19.6), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.

LightnessL* 69.1

Medium-Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 19.6

Moderate

Lighter midtone excellent for first highlights or as a lighter base coat option.

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

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