Color Information
HEX
#3CA7A2
RGB
60, 167, 162
LAB
62.7, -31.2, -6.4
Product Code
GX205
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Metal Green catalog data
More from Mr. HobbyMetal Green by Mr. Hobby (product code GX205) is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Mr Metallic Color GX in the cyan color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #3CA7A2, RGB 60/167/162, and CIELAB 62.7/-31.2/-6.4. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 18 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
Metal Green is a cool cyan with medium-light value (L*: 62.7). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 31.9), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Light
cool
Saturated
Lighter midtone excellent for first highlights or as a lighter base coat option.
Cool color that recedes visually. Creates depth and calm. Excellent for shadows when mixed with warm base tones.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
Recommended Undercoats
Gloss Black
Dark glossy primer maximizes metallic shine and depth
Dark Brown or Grey
Alternative that provides depth while being more forgiving
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Medium-light value works as an intermediate layer between base and highlight
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a layer 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