Color Information
HEX
#DD9213
RGB
221, 146, 19
LAB
66.5, 19.7, 68.6
Product Code
72.404
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Nuclear Yellow catalog data
More from VallejoNuclear Yellow by Vallejo (product code 72.404) is cataloged as contrast, transparent, Xpress Color in the orange color family.
Catalog color data: HEX #DD9213, RGB 221/146/19, and CIELAB 66.5/19.7/68.6. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.
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Technical Color Analysis
Nuclear Yellow is a warm vibrant orange with medium-light value (L*: 66.5). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 71.4), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.
Medium-Light
warm
Highly Saturated
Lighter midtone excellent for first highlights or as a lighter base coat option.
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 Off-white
Contrast paints require bright primers for their unique pooling effect to work properly
Zenithal (Black base + White highlights)
Creates natural pre-shading that contrast paints will enhance
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