Color Information
HEX
#37594F
RGB
55, 89, 79
LAB
35.0, -14.9, 1.9
Product Code
94C
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American Olive Green Light catalog data
More from FoundryAmerican Olive Green Light by Foundry (product code 94C) is cataloged as dry, Foundry Paint System in the cyan color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #37594F, RGB 55/89/79, and CIELAB 35.0/-14.9/1.9. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
American Olive Green Light is a cyan with medium-dark value (L*: 35.0). This neutral color has moderate saturation (chroma: 15.1), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.
Medium-Dark
neutral
Moderate
Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.
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
Grey
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
Use After (Highlights)
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