Do U think white is an underused color?

Trader rating · June 27th, 2006, 23:26

Just wanted to get your thoughts or opinions. I think white is an underused color for camo patterns. It seems that Multicam, Russian Sniper suits, and a certain Euro pattern (which I'm forgetting what country) all use a little bit off-white and they seem to be very effective because of it. I'm thinking of getting some spray paint and painting just a few small flecks of off-white or cream dots over my kit. What do you think?

^Hyperion^ · June 27th, 2006, 23:33

I can't say I love a camo pattern more than the Russian sniper suits so I guess your idea , for me , is a good one. Just a thought : in summer , where do you see white in our natural environment ?

FOX_111 · June 27th, 2006, 23:36

I would not.

When playing in dark forest, white stand out too much.

One day I was wearing a Québec flag on my BDU. I was ambushing and I was told that all they saw, was the white on the flag and fired at it.

The flag was small.
An other example if the Snow Dragon patch. I don't remember who got the flawed one with the white strands in it. I just remember when I was sniping at them, all I could see is the glowing white strands moving into the distances.

White attract the eye, so I would not use it in a camo pattern.
Multicam as beige I think. It's not white.

Trader rating · June 27th, 2006, 23:38

I find white to be just as good as black. Off-Black when used sparingly tricks the eye and mind into think it's a shadow. In the summertime, in bright green vegetation, the undersides of leaves that blow in the wind have an off-white look to them. Also, in bright sunshine, the sun bouncing of the shiney/waxy grass and leaves also appears to be basically white. In fact, many think the white dots on fawns helps to camouflage themselve as it appears to be sun dappling the ground. I find Multicam has a similar effect.

^Hyperion^ · June 27th, 2006, 23:41

in fact , black isn't used in outdoor games for the same reason as white : stands out too much.

FOX_111 · June 27th, 2006, 23:42

Have you ever played a game?
No disrespect intended. But You will see that when you are searching for someone in the field, you will be atracted by bright colors. Especially if it's not matching the environement. When I see upturned leaves, I look closer. That mean someone just disturbed them.

Black and white are poor colors for camouflage. But if I had to choose one, I'd take black.

Trader rating · June 27th, 2006, 23:47

Well, I need to stress that I mean off-white or cream color. At least that's what my eye picks up when I see a Multicam pattern. I see khaki and I also see cream dots.

http://www.emdomusa.com/images/Fatti...ticam-back.JPG

Mr Jon · June 27th, 2006, 23:48

white is the absense of color!

^Hyperion^ · June 27th, 2006, 23:48

yeah , maybe that's not that bad but don't you think a whole BDU set in that color wouldn't look a bit silly ? IMO , it does

FOX_111 · June 27th, 2006, 23:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Jon

white is the absense of color!

Or it's all the colors at once. :wink:

EDIT: BTW, the "off white", like you call it, in multicam is what make it stand out in wooded environements. It's also what make it great in arid places.

Trader rating · June 27th, 2006, 23:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by ^Hyperion^

yeah , maybe that's not that bad but don't you think a whole BDU set in that color wouldn't look a bit silly ? IMO , it does

Yeah, that's why I said "I'm thinking of getting some spray paint and painting just a few small flecks of off-white or cream dots over my kit." in my op. I don't mean to make a whole suit of that one color. I just think a lot of patterns could be made better with the use of a few cream dots splattered here and there. No more that what Multicam uses.

FOX_111 · June 27th, 2006, 23:54

Let's settle this. Do it and show us!
:-D

^Hyperion^ · June 27th, 2006, 23:58

well , yeah. I guess the best way to know is to do it. What d'yo have to lose ?

connore99 · June 28th, 2006, 00:01

Yeah well if the conditions are good and all, and if your not going to stand out in an open forest or anything stupid like that, it should work well

Black_Orchid · June 28th, 2006, 00:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by ^Hyperion^

yeah , maybe that's not that bad but don't you think a whole BDU set in that color wouldn't look a bit silly ? IMO , it does

Doesn't look silly if you do it right. A guy on our team has a really nice winter BDU that looks great. The only two problems you face with that is that its obviously only good for winter and that not many people like to play outdoors during the winter

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June 27th, 2006, 23:26	#1
jjronnie1 Guest Trader rating	Do U think white is an underused color? Just wanted to get your thoughts or opinions. I think white is an underused color for camo patterns. It seems that Multicam, Russian Sniper suits, and a certain Euro pattern (which I'm forgetting what country) all use a little bit off-white and they seem to be very effective because of it. I'm thinking of getting some spray paint and painting just a few small flecks of off-white or cream dots over my kit. What do you think?

June 27th, 2006, 23:33	#2
^Hyperion^ Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal , Quebec	I can't say I love a camo pattern more than the Russian sniper suits so I guess your idea , for me , is a good one. Just a thought : in summer , where do you see white in our natural environment ? __________________

June 27th, 2006, 23:36	#3
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	I would not. When playing in dark forest, white stand out too much. One day I was wearing a Québec flag on my BDU. I was ambushing and I was told that all they saw, was the white on the flag and fired at it. The flag was small. An other example if the Snow Dragon patch. I don't remember who got the flawed one with the white strands in it. I just remember when I was sniping at them, all I could see is the glowing white strands moving into the distances. White attract the eye, so I would not use it in a camo pattern. Multicam as beige I think. It's not white. __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

June 27th, 2006, 23:38	#4
jjronnie1 Guest Trader rating	I find white to be just as good as black. Off-Black when used sparingly tricks the eye and mind into think it's a shadow. In the summertime, in bright green vegetation, the undersides of leaves that blow in the wind have an off-white look to them. Also, in bright sunshine, the sun bouncing of the shiney/waxy grass and leaves also appears to be basically white. In fact, many think the white dots on fawns helps to camouflage themselve as it appears to be sun dappling the ground. I find Multicam has a similar effect.

June 27th, 2006, 23:41	#5
^Hyperion^ Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal , Quebec	in fact , black isn't used in outdoor games for the same reason as white : stands out too much. __________________

June 27th, 2006, 23:42	#6
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	Have you ever played a game? No disrespect intended. But You will see that when you are searching for someone in the field, you will be atracted by bright colors. Especially if it's not matching the environement. When I see upturned leaves, I look closer. That mean someone just disturbed them. Black and white are poor colors for camouflage. But if I had to choose one, I'd take black. __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

June 27th, 2006, 23:47	#7
jjronnie1 Guest Trader rating	Well, I need to stress that I mean off-white or cream color. At least that's what my eye picks up when I see a Multicam pattern. I see khaki and I also see cream dots. http://www.emdomusa.com/images/Fatti...ticam-back.JPG

June 27th, 2006, 23:48	#8
Mr Jon Trailer Park Supervisor Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Winnipeg MB	white is the absense of color! __________________

June 27th, 2006, 23:54	#12
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	Let's settle this. Do it and show us! :-D __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

June 27th, 2006, 23:58	#13
^Hyperion^ Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal , Quebec	well , yeah. I guess the best way to know is to do it. What d'yo have to lose ? __________________

June 28th, 2006, 00:01	#14
connore99 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Winnipeg	Yeah well if the conditions are good and all, and if your not going to stand out in an open forest or anything stupid like that, it should work well

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