#F0D133
P3 Formula

Sulfuric Yellow

Privateer Press Formula P3

acrylic
yellow

Color Information

HEX

#F0D133

RGB

240, 209, 51

LAB

84.2, -4.4, 75.7

Closest catalog-color match

Cyber Yellow by Green Stuff World (ΔE 2.3)

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 2.3 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Sulfuric Yellow catalog data

More from P3 Formula

Sulfuric Yellow by P3 Formula is cataloged as acrylic, Privateer Press Formula P3 in the yellow color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #F0D133, RGB 240/209/51, and CIELAB 84.2/-4.4/75.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 14 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

Sulfuric Yellow is a light warm vibrant yellow with light value (L*: 84.2). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 75.8), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 84.2

Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 75.8

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

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