#1A3B14
Tamiya

Olive green

Acrylics Mini Flat

acrylic
green

Color Information

HEX

#1A3B14

RGB

26, 59, 20

LAB

21.6, -21.3, 20.2

Product Code

XF-58

Closest catalog-color match

Wilderness Green by Reaper (ΔE 4.3)

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 4.3 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Olive green catalog data

More from Tamiya

Olive green by Tamiya (product code XF-58) is cataloged as acrylic, Acrylics Mini Flat in the green color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #1A3B14, RGB 26/59/20, and CIELAB 21.6/-21.3/20.2. 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.

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

Olive green is a dark green with dark value (L*: 21.6). This neutral color has moderate saturation (chroma: 29.3), making it ideal for shadows and base layers.

LightnessL* 21.6

Dark

Temperatureneutral

neutral

SaturationC* 29.3

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

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.

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