#ADB699
Tom Color

Seafoam Green

Tom Colors

acrylic
green

Color Information

HEX

#ADB699

RGB

173, 182, 153

LAB

72.7, -8.3, 13.7

Product Code

TC-0142

Closest catalog-color match

Ijn J3 Sp (amber Grey) 10ml by AK Real Colors (ΔE 2.8)

Compatibility unverified: purpose: candidate not recorded or recognized; chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized; application: source not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 2.8 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Seafoam Green catalog data

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Seafoam Green by Tom Color (product code TC-0142) is cataloged as acrylic, Tom Colors in the green color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #ADB699, RGB 173/182/153, and CIELAB 72.7/-8.3/13.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 18 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

Seafoam Green is a light green with light value (L*: 72.7). This neutral color has moderate saturation (chroma: 16.1), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.

LightnessL* 72.7

Light

Temperatureneutral

neutral

SaturationC* 16.1

Moderate

Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.

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

White or Light Grey

Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Highlight Paint
70% confidence

Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a highlight 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