#DB7F0C
Citadel

Iyanden Yellow

Contrast

contrast
transparent
orange

Color Information

HEX

#DB7F0C

RGB

219, 127, 12

LAB

61.9, 28.9, 66.5

Closest catalog-color match

RAL 2005 Luminous Orange (leuchtorange) by AK Interactive (ΔE 0.5)

opacity: transparent vs semi-opaque. ΔE 0.5 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Iyanden Yellow catalog data

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Iyanden Yellow by Citadel is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Contrast in the orange color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #DB7F0C, RGB 219/127/12, and CIELAB 61.9/28.9/66.5. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 16 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

Iyanden Yellow is a warm vibrant orange with medium-light value (L*: 61.9). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 72.5), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 61.9

Medium-Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 72.5

Highly Saturated

Lighter midtone excellent for first highlights or as a lighter base coat option.

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 Off-white

Contrast paints require bright primers for their unique pooling effect to work properly

Zenithal (Black base + White highlights)

Creates natural pre-shading that contrast paints will enhance

Layering & Paint Order Guide

Layer Paint
70% confidence

Medium-light value works as an intermediate layer between base and highlight

Suggested Layer Progression

Shadow
Base
Layer
Highlight

This paint works best as a layer 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