Flat Dark Earth Standard PLA+ (1.75mm) from 3D-Fuel is purpose-built for durable, visually striking prints that stand out in military models, gear, and terrain-focused projects. Crafted from virgin NatureWorks Ingeo 4043d PLA resin, this PLA+ delivers reliable printing performance with no fillers or stretchers, giving you consistent layer adhesion and dimensional stability every time.
Why this PLA+ stands out
- Pure PLA+ without fillers: predictable extrusion and reliable results across a wide range of printers and setups.
- Strong, rigid plastic with a subtle, pleasant extrusion aroma—ideal for long prints and multi-part builds.
- Excellent color fidelity in a 40-color lineup, with Flat Dark Earth specifically tuned to a military palette. The precise hex code for this shade is #977B6C (Pantone closest: 4257 CP).
- AMS-ready spool compatibility since October 2023, ensuring smooth operation in systems like the Bambu Lab AMS. If you receive an older spool, simply leave the lid open a few millimeters to maintain airflow and color consistency.
Color and shade details
Color: Flat Dark Earth (1.75mm). Precise color code: hex #977B6C. This shade sits among a broad palette designed for high-contrast, military-style modeling and terrain projects. While this line includes 40 colors in total, Flat Dark Earth is the specific, authentic FDE tone optimized for projects needing a tactical, earthy finish.
Print settings at a glance
- Hotend temperature: 190–230°C
- Bed temperature: 0–60°C
- Recommended print surface options: Bambu High Temp Plate, Bambu Cool Plate, Bambu Textured PEI, heated bare glass, blue painters tape, BuildTak, WhamBam
- Recommended print speed: 60–250 mm/s (faster speeds possible with higher print temperature)
What you’ll get in this filament
- 40-color available lineup, with Flat Dark Earth specifically cataloged for accurate military-themed builds.
- Virgin Ingeo 4043d PLA resin ensures consistent quality across spools and batches.
- No fillers means easier priming of colors in multi-color builds and better surface finish in detailed prints.
Compatibility and practical notes
Since October 2023, this filament has been manufactured using an AMS-compliant spool. If you happen to receive an older spool, you can maintain AMS compatibility by leaving the lid slightly open (a few millimeters) during use. This keeps airflow and material behavior consistent with other AMS spools.
Related resources you may find helpful
- Print profiles for Standard PLA+ on the Bambu Lab printers are available here.
- More info on our spool sizes and weights
- Learn more about high speed 3D printing.
- Download SDS
- Download TDS
- Learn more about 3D-Fuel filament quality.
| Color Name |
Display |
Hex Code |
Closest Pantone®
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| Natural |
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Clear |
Clear |
| Brightest White |
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#EBECEA |
P 179-1 U |
| Snow White |
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#F2F2ED |
P 1-1 C |
| Bone White |
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#F3E2C7 |
P 8-1 U |
| Almond |
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#DACCB2 |
13-1006 TPG |
| Desert Tan |
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#C1AC98 |
15-1309 TPG |
| Flat Dark Earth |
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#977B6C |
4257 CP |
| Chocolate Brown |
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#58413B |
P 67-16 C |
| Warm Bisque |
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#DEB29C |
7415 C |
| Bubblegum Pink |
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#EAAAB6 |
4064 UP |
| Island Fuchsia |
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#B8588F |
17-2624 TPG |
| Grape Purple |
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#5E528F |
7679 CP |
| Cobalt Blue |
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#0C3681 |
2736 CP |
| Ocean Blue |
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#0069A4 |
2935 CP |
| Caribbean Blue |
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#008FA7 |
7704 CP |
| Fjord Blue |
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#009ECF |
P 112-7 C |
| Electric Blue |
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#56C2D3 |
P 118-5 C |
| Aquamarine |
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#99D9C5 |
13-5412 TPG |
| Pistachio Green |
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#B4D59C |
13-0221 TPG |
| Olive Green |
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#545746 |
176-15 C |
| Forest Green |
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#306350 |
626 CP |
| Grass Green |
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#4D9D5A |
P 139-8 U |
| LulzBot Green |
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#C8CB18 |
14-0443 TPG |
| Daffodil Yellow |
|
#FFC02C |
109 UP |
| Harvest Gold |
|
#F9B247 |
7406 UP |
| Tangerine Orange |
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#EF744C |
16-1349 TPG |
| Autumn Orange |
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#D15531 |
P 40-16 C |
| Fire Engine Red |
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#C73229 |
P 52-16 C |
| Iron Red |
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#8A292A |
P 54-8 C |
| Metallic Copper |
|
#894D3F |
7601 CP |
| Metallic Gold |
|
#C58F4C |
16-0950 TPG |
| Metallic Silver |
|
#7D8081 |
Cool Gray 11 U |
| Industrial Gray |
|
#858B8D |
Cool Gray 10 U |
| Castle Gray |
|
#73787B |
7540 UP |
| Charcoal Gray |
|
#4D545A |
296 UP |
| Midnight Black |
|
#353535 |
19-4006 TPG |
| Fluorescent Green |
|
#4CC573 |
16-6340 TPG |
| Fluorescent Orange |
|
#EA7A68 |
P 45-5 U |
| Fluorescent Yellow |
|
#CCDE5D |
2288 C |
| Glow-in-the-Dark |
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