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Warcolours

Metallic Sand

Metallic paints

metallic
metallic
opaque
yellow

Color Information

HEX

#FEFF5F

RGB

254, 255, 95

LAB

97.4, -19.3, 73.5

Closest catalog-color match

Yellow Glaze by Warcolours (ΔE 5.1)

Compatibility unverified: chemistry: source not recorded or recognized; application: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: candidate not recorded or recognized; finish: both products not recorded or recognized; opacity: candidate not recorded or recognized. ΔE 5.1 gives a distinct catalog color gap. Check product specifications before substituting.

Cross-class catalog match

Super Wash Yellow by Coat d'Arms (ΔE 4.0)

purpose: paint vs ink; opacity: opaque vs transparent. ΔE 4.0 gives a moderate catalog color gap. Color-only comparison, not a functional substitute.

Metallic Sand catalog data

More from Warcolours

Metallic Sand by Warcolours is cataloged as metallic, metallic, opaque, Metallic paints in the yellow color family.

Catalog color data: HEX #FEFF5F, RGB 254/255/95, and CIELAB 97.4/-19.3/73.5. These values describe the listed digital color and can differ from dried paint under real-world lighting.

PaintAtlas lists 20 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

Metallic Sand is a very light warm vibrant yellow with very light value (L*: 97.4). This warm color has highly saturated saturation (chroma: 76.0), making it excellent for highlights and focal points and perfect for bold, eye-catching areas.

LightnessL* 97.4

Very Light

Temperaturewarm

warm

SaturationC* 76.0

Highly Saturated

Near-white color ideal for extreme highlights, light effects, and maximum contrast points.

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

Gloss Black

Dark glossy primer maximizes metallic shine and depth

Dark Brown or Grey

Alternative that provides depth while being more forgiving

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