Y21

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Buttercup Yellow

Copic Yellow warm

Copic Y21 Buttercup Yellow is a light vivid orange alcohol marker in the Yellow family. It sits in the lighter value range, making it well-suited for sunset, citrus, fire. Warm undertones suit skin work, earth tones, and warm-light scenes.

Yellow family Warm temperature 69% lightness

SunsetCitrusFireWarm highlightsVivid autumn

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Marker Facts

Marker Name: Buttercup Yellow
Color Family: Yellow
Temperature: Warm
Lightness: 69%
Saturation: 93%
Palettes Using This Marker: 0

Suggested Blend Ladder

Yellow family — layer from shadow to highlight for smooth gradients.

Shadow Side

Lemon Yellow L68%

Current Marker

Buttercup Yellow L69%

Highlight Side

Yellowish Beige L73%

Pale Yellow L75%

Works Well With

Highlights

Yellow Fluorite

Shadows

Lightning Yellow

Analogous Colors

Pale Yellowish Pink

Complementary Accent

Opposite on the color wheel. Useful for contrast, focal points, and making warm colors stand out.

Fluorescent blue

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