Color Information
HEX
#897461
RGB
137, 116, 97
LAB
50.3, 5.1, 13.5
Product Code
70.604
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USAF Brown by Vallejo (ΔE 2.8)
Compatibility unverified: purpose: candidate not recorded or recognized; chemistry: both products 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.
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Forest Skin by Vallejo (ΔE 1.8)
purpose: primer vs paint. ΔE 1.8 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
German Dark Yellow catalog data
More from VallejoGerman Dark Yellow by Vallejo (product code 70.604) is cataloged as primer, Surface Primer in the brown color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #897461, RGB 137/116/97, and CIELAB 50.3/5.1/13.5. 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.
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Technical Color Analysis
German Dark Yellow is a brown with medium value (L*: 50.3). This warm color has muted saturation (chroma: 14.5), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Medium
warm
Muted
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.
Subtle, understated color. Excellent for realistic effects, weathering, and natural materials.
Recommended Undercoats
Grey
Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors
Zenithal
Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Versatile midtone that can serve as base coat or adjusted layer
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a base in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
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