#79866C
Vallejo

IDF/IAF Green

Model Air

air
semi-opaque
green

Color Information

HEX

#79866C

RGB

121, 134, 108

LAB

54.2, -9.8, 12.4

Product Code

71.126

Closest catalog-color match

Japanese J3 Hai-Iro Lt Grey (Zero) by Mission Models (ΔE 0.8)

Compatibility unverified: purpose: source not recorded or recognized; chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: candidate not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: candidate not recorded or recognized. ΔE 0.8 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Check product specifications before substituting.

IDF/IAF Green catalog data

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IDF/IAF Green by Vallejo (product code 71.126) is cataloged as air, semi-opaque, Model Air in the green color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #79866C, RGB 121/134/108, and CIELAB 54.2/-9.8/12.4. 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

IDF/IAF Green is a green with medium value (L*: 54.2). This neutral color has moderate saturation (chroma: 15.8), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage.

LightnessL* 54.2

Medium

Temperatureneutral

neutral

SaturationC* 15.8

Moderate

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

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

Grey

Neutral primer works well with medium-toned colors

Zenithal

Pre-establishes highlights and shadows for faster painting

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