#2A2400
Reaper

Swamp Green

Master Series Paints Core Colors

acrylic
black

Color Information

HEX

#2A2400

RGB

42, 36, 0

LAB

14.1, -2.1, 20.7

Product Code

9175

Closest catalog-color match

Russian Green by AK Interactive (ΔE 3.8)

Compatibility unverified: application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 3.8 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Swamp Green catalog data

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Swamp Green by Reaper (product code 9175) is cataloged as acrylic, Master Series Paints Core Colors in the black color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #2A2400, RGB 42/36/0, and CIELAB 14.1/-2.1/20.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 20 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

Swamp Green is a very dark warm black with very dark value (L*: 14.1). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 20.8), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.

LightnessL* 14.1

Very Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 20.8

Moderate

Near-black color that absorbs most light. Excellent for deep shadows and void effects.

Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.

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
90% confidence

Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.

Use After (Highlights)

Search for lighter variants of this color family for highlight layers.

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