Color Information
HEX
#004834
RGB
0, 72, 52
LAB
26.4, -25.8, 6.4
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Kraken Green by Green Stuff World (ΔE 1.9)
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 1.9 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Monastic Green by Vallejo (ΔE 1.3)
purpose: paint vs contrast. ΔE 1.3 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Black Forest Green catalog data
More from Scale75Black Forest Green by Scale75 is cataloged as acrylic, Scale Color Range in the cyan color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #004834, RGB 0/72/52, and CIELAB 26.4/-25.8/6.4. 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
Black Forest Green is a dark cyan with dark value (L*: 26.4). This neutral color has moderate saturation (chroma: 26.6), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.
Dark
neutral
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
Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
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