#E2B42A
Apple Barrel

Dandelion Yellow

Gloss™

varnish
gloss
yellow

Color Information

HEX

#E2B42A

RGB

226, 180, 42

LAB

75.4, 4.3, 70.2

Product Code

20646

Closest catalog-color match

Meteor Rock by Army Painter (ΔE 4.2)

Compatibility unverified: purpose: candidate not recorded or recognized; chemistry: both products not recorded or recognized; application: source not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: candidate not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 4.2 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Naples Yellow by Scale75 (ΔE 2.9)

purpose: varnish vs paint. ΔE 2.9 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Dandelion Yellow catalog data

More from Apple Barrel

Dandelion Yellow by Apple Barrel (product code 20646) is cataloged as varnish, gloss, Gloss™ in the yellow color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #E2B42A, RGB 226/180/42, and CIELAB 75.4/4.3/70.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 17 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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ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Dandelion Yellow is a light warm vibrant yellow with light value (L*: 75.4). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 70.3), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 75.4

Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 70.3

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

Highlight Paint
70% confidence

Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a highlight in your layering sequence.

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