Color Information
HEX
#FFC20E
RGB
255, 194, 14
LAB
81.8, 8.9, 82.2
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Cadmium Yellow Dark by Golden (ΔE 0.4)
Compatibility unverified: application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: both products not recorded or recognized. ΔE 0.4 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Check product specifications before substituting.
Golden Yellow catalog data
More from CitadelGolden Yellow by Citadel is cataloged as acrylic, Foundation (discontinued) in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #FFC20E, RGB 255/194/14, and CIELAB 81.8/8.9/82.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Golden Yellow is a light warm vibrant orange with light value (L*: 81.8). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 82.7), 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
Very light value perfect for edge highlights and brightest points
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
Use After (Highlights)
This paint is already light - ideal for edge 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