Cadmium Yellow is a vivid, light yellow color with the catalog reference Y389. Its hex value #FBEB83 makes it useful for work that calls for a light tone in the yellow family. Explore its values, harmonies and linked markers below.
#FBEB83rgb(251, 235, 131)hsl(52°, 94%, 75%)cmyk(0%, 6%, 48%, 2%)This color is recorded in the archived 2018 Finecolour chart. Its screen preview comes from the chart artwork, not a measured ink swatch. Marker links follow the model symbols printed in that edition.
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Ideal for sunlight, citrus, flowers, road signs, highlighter accents and high-energy scenes.
Layer over Egg Shell (E413) for a smooth transition. Pair with Blue Berry (BV110) for deep shadow — it's the direct complement. For a triadic palette add Green Gray No.7 (GG66).
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