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Yellow Mold

Master Series Paints Bones

acrylic
yellow

Color Information

HEX

#FCF8C8

RGB

252, 248, 200

LAB

96.8, -6.2, 23.6

Product Code

9487

Closest catalog-color match

Flameon Bright Pale Yellow by Monument Pro Acryl (ΔE 2.9)

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

Cross-class catalog match

Ivory by Humbrol (ΔE 2.0)

purpose: paint vs varnish. ΔE 2.0 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Yellow Mold catalog data

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Yellow Mold by Reaper (product code 9487) is cataloged as acrylic, Master Series Paints Bones in the yellow color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #FCF8C8, RGB 252/248/200, and CIELAB 96.8/-6.2/23.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 20 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 Mold is a very light warm yellow with very light value (L*: 96.8). This warm color has moderate saturation (chroma: 24.4), making it excellent for highlights and focal points.

LightnessL* 96.8

Very Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 24.4

Moderate

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.

Balanced saturation suitable for most painting needs. Natural-looking without being dull.

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.

Use After (Highlights)

This paint is already light - ideal for edge 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