Color Information
HEX
#CAE2A6
RGB
202, 226, 166
LAB
86.9, -18.2, 26.8
Product Code
36
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French Dragoon Green Light by Foundry (ΔE 5.1)
purpose: varnish vs paint. ΔE 5.1 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Pastel Green catalog data
More from HumbrolPastel Green by Humbrol (product code 36) is cataloged as varnish, matte, Humbrol Acrylics - Matt in the green color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #CAE2A6, RGB 202/226/166, and CIELAB 86.9/-18.2/26.8. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 14 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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Digital color matchesΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.
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Technical Color Analysis
Pastel Green is a very light warm green with very light value (L*: 86.9). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 32.4), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Very Light
warm
Saturated
Near-white color ideal for extreme highlights, light effects, and maximum contrast points.
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
Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points
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