Color Information
HEX
#FFCC00
RGB
255, 204, 0
LAB
84.2, 3.7, 85.2
Product Code
TS-47
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Flat yellow by Tamiya (ΔE 0.0)
Compatibility unverified: application: candidate 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 0.0 gives nearly equal catalog color values. Check product specifications before substituting.
Chrome yellow catalog data
More from TamiyaChrome yellow by Tamiya (product code TS-47) is cataloged as acrylic, Tamiya Spray in the yellow color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #FFCC00, RGB 255/204/0, and CIELAB 84.2/3.7/85.2. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 12 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
Chrome yellow is a light warm vibrant yellow with light value (L*: 84.2). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 85.3), 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
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