#00260F
Tamiya

Black green

Acrylics Mini Flat

acrylic
black

Color Information

HEX

#00260F

RGB

0, 38, 15

LAB

12.1, -20.2, 11.1

Product Code

XF-27

Closest catalog-color match

Ancient Oak by Reaper (ΔE 2.9)

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 2.9 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Black green catalog data

More from Tamiya

Black green by Tamiya (product code XF-27) is cataloged as acrylic, Acrylics Mini Flat in the black color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #00260F, RGB 0/38/15, and CIELAB 12.1/-20.2/11.1. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 19 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.

How PaintAtlas computes ΔE and catalog matches

How to choose a paint substitute

Closest catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Black green is a very dark black with very dark value (L*: 12.1). This neutral color has moderate saturation (chroma: 23.0), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.

LightnessL* 12.1

Very Dark

Temperatureneutral

neutral

SaturationC* 23.0

Moderate

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

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
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