#194938
Mr. Hobby

Japanese Green

Mr Color

acrylic
cyan

Color Information

HEX

#194938

RGB

25, 73, 56

LAB

27.5, -21.0, 5.4

Product Code

525

Closest catalog-color match

Ijn D2 Green Black 10ml by AK Real Colors (ΔE 2.8)

Compatibility unverified: purpose: candidate not recorded or recognized; chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized; application: source not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 2.8 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Japanese Green catalog data

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Japanese Green by Mr. Hobby (product code 525) is cataloged as acrylic, Mr Color in the cyan color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #194938, RGB 25/73/56, and CIELAB 27.5/-21.0/5.4. 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

Japanese Green is a dark cyan with dark value (L*: 27.5). This neutral color has moderate saturation (chroma: 21.7), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.

LightnessL* 27.5

Dark

Temperatureneutral

neutral

SaturationC* 21.7

Moderate

Deep color ideal for shadow areas, recesses, and providing contrast against lighter tones.

Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.

Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.

Recommended Undercoats

Black or Dark Grey

Dark colors can use fewer coats over dark primers

Grey

Neutral option if you want slightly easier corrections

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