Color Information
HEX
#F8EE87
RGB
248, 238, 135
LAB
93.0, -10.3, 50.8
Product Code
1135
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Cadmium Yellow Primrose catalog data
More from GoldenCadmium Yellow Primrose by Golden (product code 1135) is cataloged as acrylic, Heavy Body in the yellow color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #F8EE87, RGB 248/238/135, and CIELAB 93.0/-10.3/50.8. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 17 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
Cadmium Yellow Primrose is a very light warm vibrant yellow with very light value (L*: 93.0). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 51.8), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Very Light
warm
Highly 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.
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)
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