Paint record

Fluorescent Yellow

AK Interactive

Base · #ECFD21

Standard paint3rd Generation Acrylic

In our digital catalog, Fluorescent Yellow is classified as a warm yellow, very light and vivid. AK Interactive Laser Yellow is a computed darker-color suggestion for a shade test. Humbrol Fluorescent Matt Saturn Yellow is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 87 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.

Cross-brand results

Fluorescent Yellow equivalents and near misses

The listed candidates for AK Interactive Fluorescent Yellow have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.

Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 204 Fluorescent Matt Saturn Yellow, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).

From Revell: Revell 312 Luminous Yellow/Leuchtgelb (RAL 1026), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.8).

Scale75's closest color: Scale75 Marine Yellow, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.2).

Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Bile, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.3).

In the digital values, Humbrol Fluorescent Matt Saturn Yellow is slightly more saturated. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.

How to read the score

96–100Very close color

88–95Close color

78–87Similar color

0–77Loose color match

Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familyyellow
Lightnessvery light
Saturationvivid
Undertonewarm

Highlight and shade ladder

Pairs well with

Blue Violetcomplement
Grey Blueneutral anchor
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Match difficulty

Distinctive
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.

Possible uses for this color

energy, banners, focal pointsyellows and highlights
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Fluorescent Yellow?

The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Fluorescent Matt Saturn Yellow at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.

What color is Fluorescent Yellow?

The approximate digital swatch for Fluorescent Yellow is a very light vivid yellow with a warm undertone (hex #ECFD21). It is not a physical paint measurement.

What do I highlight and shade Fluorescent Yellow with?

A computed darker-color suggestion for Fluorescent Yellow is Laser Yellow from AK Interactive. No lighter step is stored in this catalog's ladder; compare test patches to build a highlight recipe.

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