Nikon Lens Aperture and DoF Lines Color Matching

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Howie1922

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Hey Everyone!

I am restoring some older Nikon lenses, and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for which colors to repaint the aperture number and depth of field lines with? I am referring to the blue, yellow, red, orange, and green in the lettering below. I'm looking for brands, or specific color names, as I want to match them as close as possible.
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If anyone has insight it's greatly appreciated! Thanks!
 

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Hey Everyone!

I am restoring some older Nikon lenses, and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for which colors to repaint the aperture number and depth of field lines with? I am referring to the blue, yellow, red, orange, and green in the lettering below. I'm looking for brands, or specific color names, as I want to match them as close as possible.
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If anyone has insight it's greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Isometimes use Stylex acrylic markers to rejuvenate the colors if needed.
 
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