#485A04
Green Stuff World

Primer Green

Matt Surface

varnish
matte
green

Color Information

HEX

#485A04

RGB

72, 90, 4

LAB

35.4, -18.7, 41.1

Closest catalog-color match

Acid Green Dip by Green Stuff World (ΔE 3.4)

purpose: varnish vs ink. ΔE 3.4 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Primer Green catalog data

More from Green Stuff World

Primer Green by Green Stuff World is cataloged as varnish, matte, Matt Surface in the green color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #485A04, RGB 72/90/4, and CIELAB 35.4/-18.7/41.1. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 17 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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ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Primer Green is a warm vibrant green with medium-dark value (L*: 35.4). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 45.1), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 35.4

Medium-Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 45.1

Saturated

Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.

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

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Shadow Paint
70% confidence

Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a shadow 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