#9A9377
Foundry

German Splinter Tan Light

Foundry Paint System

Color Information

HEX

#9A9377

RGB

154, 147, 119

LAB

60.8, -2.2, 15.8

Product Code

85C

Closest catalog-color match

Deck Tan / Grey Highlights -69- by AK Interactive (ΔE 1.7)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; 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 1.7 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

German Splinter Tan Light catalog data

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German Splinter Tan Light by Foundry (product code 85C) is cataloged as dry, Foundry Paint System in the yellow color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #9A9377, RGB 154/147/119, and CIELAB 60.8/-2.2/15.8. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 20 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

German Splinter Tan Light is a warm yellow with medium-light value (L*: 60.8). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 15.9), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.

LightnessL* 60.8

Medium-Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 15.9

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

Layer Paint
70% confidence

Medium-light value works as an intermediate layer between base and highlight

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a layer 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