Color Information
HEX
#FBB400
RGB
251, 180, 0
LAB
78.0, 14.4, 80.7
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Medium Yellow by Vallejo (ΔE 1.1)
Compatibility unverified: purpose: candidate not recorded or recognized; chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized; application: source not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: source not recorded or recognized. ΔE 1.1 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Insignia Yellow by Humbrol (ΔE 0.9)
purpose: paint vs varnish. ΔE 0.9 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Rotten Pus catalog data
More from Scale75Rotten Pus by Scale75 is cataloged as acrylic, Instant Colors Range in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #FBB400, RGB 251/180/0, and CIELAB 78.0/14.4/80.7. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 16 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
Rotten Pus is a light warm vibrant orange with light value (L*: 78.0). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 82.0), 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