#F5CC92
Citadel

Cassandora Yellow

Shade

shade
transparent
orange

Color Information

HEX

#F5CC92

RGB

245, 204, 146

LAB

84.3, 6.8, 34.3

Closest catalog-color match

Usmc Sand Fs 33711 by AK Interactive (ΔE 2.3)

opacity: transparent vs semi-opaque. ΔE 2.3 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Cassandora Yellow catalog data

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Cassandora Yellow by Citadel is cataloged as shade, transparent, Shade in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #F5CC92, RGB 245/204/146, and CIELAB 84.3/6.8/34.3. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 18 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

Cassandora Yellow is a light warm orange with light value (L*: 84.3). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 35.0), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 84.3

Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 35.0

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.

Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.

Recommended Undercoats

White

Light transparent paints show best over bright primers

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Highlight Paint
90% confidence

Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points

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