Color Information
HEX
#A5BF82
RGB
165, 191, 130
LAB
74.1, -19.5, 27.9
Product Code
109C
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French Gun Olive Green Light catalog data
More from FoundryFrench Gun Olive Green Light by Foundry (product code 109C) is cataloged as dry, Foundry Paint System in the green color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #A5BF82, RGB 165/191/130, and CIELAB 74.1/-19.5/27.9. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
French Gun Olive Green Light is a light warm green with light value (L*: 74.1). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 34.1), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Light
warm
Saturated
Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.
Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
Recommended Undercoats
White or Light Grey
Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight 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