Color Information
HEX
#CBB126
RGB
203, 177, 38
LAB
72.4, -4.2, 67.9
Product Code
76.503
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Metallic Antique Gold by Warcolours (ΔE 2.6)
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Dark Yellow catalog data
More from VallejoDark Yellow by Vallejo (product code 76.503) is cataloged as shade, transparent, Wash FX in the yellow color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #CBB126, RGB 203/177/38, and CIELAB 72.4/-4.2/67.9. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
PaintAtlas lists 14 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
Dark Yellow is a light warm vibrant yellow with light value (L*: 72.4). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 68.0), 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
Light transparent paints show best over bright 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