Color Information
HEX
#508655
RGB
80, 134, 85
LAB
51.2, -28.8, 20.9
Product Code
109A
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Hemp Bs4800/10b21 A by Mr. Hobby (ΔE 1.1)
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French Gun Olive Green Shade catalog data
More from FoundryFrench Gun Olive Green Shade by Foundry (product code 109A) is cataloged as dry, Foundry Paint System in the green color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #508655, RGB 80/134/85, and CIELAB 51.2/-28.8/20.9. 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 Shade is a green with medium value (L*: 51.2). This neutral color has saturated saturation (chroma: 35.6), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium
neutral
Saturated
Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.
Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a base 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