Y15
#FCD038
Cadmium Yellow
Copic Y15 Cadmium Yellow is a light vivid yellow alcohol marker in the Yellow family. It sits in the mid-light value range, making it well-suited for sunset, citrus, fire. Warm undertones suit skin work, earth tones, and warm-light scenes.
Marker Facts
- Marker Name
- Cadmium Yellow
- Color Family
- Yellow
- Temperature
- Warm
- Lightness
- 60%
- Saturation
- 97%
- Palettes Using This Marker
- 0
Suggested Blend Ladder
Yellow family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.
Works Well With
Analogous Colors
Complementary Accent
Opposite on the color wheel. Useful for contrast, focal points, and making warm colors stand out.
Match Y15 across brands
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