#1B927F
Vallejo

Metallic Green

Mecha Color

acrylic
cyan

Color Information

HEX

#1B927F

RGB

27, 146, 127

LAB

54.4, -35.8, 1.2

Product Code

69.068

Closest catalog-color match

Deep Teal by Vallejo (ΔE 2.5)

Compatibility unverified: application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 2.5 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Metallic Green catalog data

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Metallic Green by Vallejo (product code 69.068) is cataloged as acrylic, Mecha Color in the cyan color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #1B927F, RGB 27/146/127, and CIELAB 54.4/-35.8/1.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 12 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

Metallic Green is a cool cyan with medium value (L*: 54.4). This cool color has saturated saturation (chroma: 35.8), making it versatile for base coats and general coverage and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 54.4

Medium

Temperaturecool

cool

SaturationC* 35.8

Saturated

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

Cool color that recedes visually. Creates depth and calm. Excellent for shadows when mixed with warm base tones.

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

Base Paint
80% confidence

Medium value with good saturation - ideal starting point for layering

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