In our digital catalog, Dorn Yellow is classified as a warm yellow, very light and vivid. Vallejo Fluorescent Yellow is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 85 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Citadel Phalanx Yellow is a computed darker-color suggestion for a shade test. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Dorn Yellow equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Citadel Dorn 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 Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Fluorescent Yellow, similar digital colors (delta E 2.9).
From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Sun Bleach Yellow, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol 99 Lemon Yellow, similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Laser Yellow, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
In the digital values, Vallejo Fluorescent Yellow is clearly warmer and 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.
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Humbrol
AK Interactive
Scale75
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
Revell
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
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Found in 5 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Dorn Yellow?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Fluorescent Yellow at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Dorn Yellow?
The approximate digital swatch for Dorn Yellow is a very light vivid yellow with a warm undertone (hex #FFF55A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Dorn Yellow with?
A computed darker-color suggestion for Dorn Yellow is Phalanx Yellow from Citadel. No lighter step is stored in this catalog's ladder; compare test patches to build a highlight recipe.