Color Information
HEX
#454C19
RGB
69, 76, 25
LAB
30.7, -11.1, 28.6
Product Code
TC-0175
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Merdc Forest Green catalog data
More from Tom ColorMerdc Forest Green by Tom Color (product code TC-0175) is cataloged as acrylic, Tom Colors in the yellow color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #454C19, RGB 69/76/25, and CIELAB 30.7/-11.1/28.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Merdc Forest Green is a warm yellow with medium-dark value (L*: 30.7). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 30.6), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Dark
warm
Saturated
Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.
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
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)
Use After (Highlights)
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