[Larry R.]

Olive drab, or OD green, is a commonly used color for military subjects. Since I try to make edge coloring as close a match as I can, I recently researched the method of producing olive drab.

I was surprised to learn the primary color for OD is not green, but yellow. When black is added to yellow, OD is created. The more black, the darker the OD, of course. To give the OD a bit of a brownish tinge, a bit of red is added.

This morning, I played with some acrylic paints and was pleased with the results.