Color Information
HEX
#ABA269
RGB
171, 162, 105
LAB
66.2, -5.3, 30.8
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Ancient Sepia by Green Stuff World (ΔE 0.4)
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Sepia Vetus catalog data
More from Green Stuff WorldSepia Vetus by Green Stuff World is cataloged as ink, transparent, Intensity Ink in the yellow color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #ABA269, RGB 171/162/105, and CIELAB 66.2/-5.3/30.8. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 16 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
Sepia Vetus is a warm yellow with medium-light value (L*: 66.2). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 31.3), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Light
warm
Saturated
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.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
Recommended Undercoats
White
Light transparent paints show best over bright 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