#006215
Warcolours

Dark Green

Inks for Shading and Glazing

ink
transparent
green

Color Information

HEX

#006215

RGB

0, 98, 21

LAB

35.6, -41.4, 34.7

Closest catalog-color match

Green 5 by Warcolours (ΔE 3.8)

purpose: ink vs paint; opacity: transparent vs semi-opaque. ΔE 3.8 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Dark Green catalog data

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Dark Green by Warcolours is cataloged as ink, transparent, Inks for Shading and Glazing in the green color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #006215, RGB 0/98/21, and CIELAB 35.6/-41.4/34.7. 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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ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Dark Green is a warm vibrant green with medium-dark value (L*: 35.6). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 54.0), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 35.6

Medium-Dark

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 54.0

Highly Saturated

Rich midtone leaning darker. Works well as a base coat color or for shaded areas.

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

Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.

Recommended Undercoats

Grey or Tinted Primer

Allows some control over final tone while paint remains luminous

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Shadow Paint
70% confidence

Dark value works well for shadow glazes or shading recesses

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a shadow 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