Color Information
HEX
#F8B075
RGB
248, 176, 117
LAB
77.5, 19.9, 40.5
Product Code
62.072
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Basic Skin Tone by AK Interactive (ΔE 3.2)
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 3.2 gives a small catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.
Cross-class catalog match
Radiation Glow by Army Painter (ΔE 1.7)
opacity: semi-opaque vs transparent. ΔE 1.7 gives a very small catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.
Candy Dark Yellow catalog data
More from VallejoCandy Dark Yellow by Vallejo (product code 62.072) is cataloged as air, semi-opaque, Premium Airbrush Color in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #F8B075, RGB 248/176/117, and CIELAB 77.5/19.9/40.5. 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
Candy Dark Yellow is a light warm vibrant orange with light value (L*: 77.5). This warm color has saturated saturation (chroma: 45.1), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Light
warm
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.
Rich, vivid color with strong presence. Good for focal points and vibrant subjects.
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