#FEC303
Vallejo

Basic Yellow

Premium Airbrush Color

air
semi-opaque
yellow

Color Information

HEX

#FEC303

RGB

254, 195, 3

LAB

81.9, 7.9, 83.3

Product Code

62.003

Closest catalog-color match

MS Blue by Mr. Hobby (ΔE 1.4)

Compatibility unverified: purpose: source not recorded or recognized; chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: candidate not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: candidate not recorded or recognized. ΔE 1.4 gives a very small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Yellow by Warcolours (ΔE 1.1)

opacity: semi-opaque vs transparent. ΔE 1.1 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Basic Yellow catalog data

More from Vallejo

Basic Yellow by Vallejo (product code 62.003) is cataloged as air, semi-opaque, Premium Airbrush Color in the yellow color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #FEC303, RGB 254/195/3, and CIELAB 81.9/7.9/83.3. 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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ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Cross-brand catalog colors

Digital color matches

ΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.

Technical Color Analysis

Basic Yellow is a light warm vibrant yellow with light value (L*: 81.9). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 83.7), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 81.9

Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 83.7

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.

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