#837417
Reaper

Worn Olive

Master Series Paints Core Colors

acrylic
yellow

Color Information

HEX

#837417

RGB

131, 116, 23

LAB

48.7, -4.3, 49.0

Product Code

9159

Closest catalog-color match

Green Ochre by Scale75 (ΔE 5.7)

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 5.7 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Worn Olive catalog data

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Worn Olive by Reaper (product code 9159) is cataloged as acrylic, Master Series Paints Core Colors in the yellow color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #837417, RGB 131/116/23, and CIELAB 48.7/-4.3/49.0. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 8 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

Worn Olive is a warm vibrant yellow with medium value (L*: 48.7). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 49.2), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 48.7

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 49.2

Saturated

Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.

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

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Base Paint
80% confidence

Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a base 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