#8C724F
Vallejo

Dark Khaki Green

Wash FX

shade
transparent
brown

Color Information

HEX

#8C724F

RGB

140, 114, 79

LAB

49.7, 5.2, 23.2

Product Code

76.520

Closest catalog-color match

Sandbraun RAL 8031-f9 by AK Real Colors (ΔE 1.2)

purpose: wash vs paint. ΔE 1.2 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Dark Khaki Green catalog data

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Dark Khaki Green by Vallejo (product code 76.520) is cataloged as shade, transparent, Wash FX in the brown color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #8C724F, RGB 140/114/79, and CIELAB 49.7/5.2/23.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 14 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

Dark Khaki Green is a warm brown with medium value (L*: 49.7). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 23.8), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage.

LightnessL* 49.7

Medium

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 23.8

Moderate

Balanced midtone suitable for base coats and general coverage across various subjects.

Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.

Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.

Recommended Undercoats

Grey or Tinted Primer

Allows some control over final tone while paint remains luminous

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Base Paint
60% confidence

Versatile midtone that can serve as base coat or adjusted layer

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a base 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