I can see shades of green in M42 through my 10" Dob.
But...
There is more to observing an object than just looking through the eyepiece. It's a skill that you build up over time.
You need to take your time because "The more you look the more you see." Spend at least 10 minutes examining an object so your mind can grasp the detail. Use averted vision to catch more intricate detail, look at it through the corner of your eye, your peripheral vision. Even tapping the side of the eyepiece to get a little wobble up will bring out detail you couldn't see before. You'll need to build up the skills before heading off to find the faint fuzzys.
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