Color Information
HEX
#FFAF10
RGB
255, 175, 16
LAB
77.3, 18.9, 78.7
Product Code
AK3038
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RLM 04 by AK Interactive (ΔE 2.2)
Compatibility unverified: purpose: candidate not recorded or recognized; chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized; application: source not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 2.2 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
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Permanent Yellow Deep by Golden (ΔE 1.6)
purpose: paint vs varnish. ΔE 1.6 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Faded Yellow -5- catalog data
More from AK InteractiveFaded Yellow -5- by AK Interactive (product code AK3038) is cataloged as acrylic, Figures in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #FFAF10, RGB 255/175/16, and CIELAB 77.3/18.9/78.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 19 related catalog colors for this paint. ΔE measures the distance between the listed digital color values only; it does not describe opacity, finish behavior, or how the paint covers a surface. Cross-class matches, such as metallic against conventional paint, are shown as digital color only and are never presented as verified substitutes.
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Technical Color Analysis
Faded Yellow -5- is a light warm vibrant orange with light value (L*: 77.3). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 80.9), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Light
warm
Highly Saturated
Bright color good for edge highlights, light sources, and focal point emphasis.
Warm color that advances visually. Creates energy and draws the eye. Pairs well with cool colors for contrast.
Intense, eye-catching color. Use strategically for maximum impact on key areas.
Recommended Undercoats
White or Light Grey
Light colors cover best and show truest over light primers
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
Use After (Highlights)
Layering Tips
- Apply each layer to progressively smaller areas, leaving previous layers visible
- Maintain consistent light direction across all layers
- Thin paints for smoother transitions between layers