#EBE689
Folk Art

Yellow

Multi-Surface Neon Glow Acrylics

acrylic
yellow

Color Information

HEX

#EBE689

RGB

235, 230, 137

LAB

89.9, -11.3, 45.8

Product Code

2976

Closest catalog-color match

Dunkelgelb Shine by AK Interactive (ΔE 3.8)

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 3.8 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Hydromiel Yellow by Green Stuff World (ΔE 3.5)

purpose: paint vs ink. ΔE 3.5 gives a small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Yellow catalog data

More from Folk Art

Yellow by Folk Art (product code 2976) is cataloged as acrylic, Multi-Surface Neon Glow Acrylics in the yellow color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #EBE689, RGB 235/230/137, and CIELAB 89.9/-11.3/45.8. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 12 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

Yellow is a very light warm vibrant yellow with very light value (L*: 89.9). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 47.2), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 89.9

Very Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 47.2

Saturated

Near-white color ideal for extreme highlights, light effects, and maximum contrast points.

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 or Light Grey

Light colors cover best and show truest over light 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