Color Information
HEX
#F8B409
RGB
248, 180, 9
LAB
77.7, 13.2, 79.4
Product Code
2A
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Yellow by AK Interactive (ΔE 1.2)
Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; 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 1.2 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Insignia Yellow by Humbrol (ΔE 1.1)
purpose: paint vs varnish. ΔE 1.1 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Yellow Shade catalog data
More from FoundryYellow Shade by Foundry (product code 2A) is cataloged as dry, Foundry Paint System in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #F8B409, RGB 248/180/9, and CIELAB 77.7/13.2/79.4. 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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Digital color matchesΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.
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Technical Color Analysis
Yellow Shade is a light warm vibrant orange with light value (L*: 77.7). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 80.5), 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
Light value suitable for first highlights or overall brightening
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a highlight in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
Use After (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