#F8D44A
Reaper

Calistria Yellow

Master Series Paints Pathfinder

acrylic
yellow

Color Information

HEX

#F8D44A

RGB

248, 212, 74

LAB

85.8, -1.6, 69.6

Product Code

89513

Closest catalog-color match

Light Yellow by Vallejo (ΔE 1.0)

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 1.0 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Check product specifications before substituting.

Calistria Yellow catalog data

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Calistria Yellow by Reaper (product code 89513) is cataloged as acrylic, Master Series Paints Pathfinder in the yellow color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #F8D44A, RGB 248/212/74, and CIELAB 85.8/-1.6/69.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 10 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

Calistria Yellow is a very light warm vibrant yellow with very light value (L*: 85.8). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 69.6), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 85.8

Very Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 69.6

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

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