Color-wise this is a vivid, very light yellow leaning warm. Matching it is straightforward: Tamiya Lemon Yellow lands at 99 percent in the same finish, and 6 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. Shade down into Phalanx Yellow, the nearest darker paint in the Citadel line. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Flash Gitz Yellow equivalents across other brands
The short answer: yes, Flash Gitz Yellow has a true equivalent. If the pot runs dry mid project, here is the closest color each brand offers.
Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya Lemon Yellow, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.3).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Fluorescent Yellow, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.0).
- Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Marine Yellow, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.1).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol Lemon Yellow, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.2).
- From Revell: Revell Luminous Yellow/Leuchtgelb (RAL 1026), a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.2).
- Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Banana Split, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.7).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Tamiya
Vallejo
Scale75
Humbrol
Revell
Green Stuff World
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 6 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Flash Gitz Yellow?
The closest same-finish match is Tamiya Lemon Yellow at 99% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Flash Gitz Yellow?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Fluorescent Yellow at 85%, a same-finish match.
What color is Flash Gitz Yellow?
Flash Gitz Yellow is a very light vivid yellow with a warm undertone (hex #FFF300).
What do I highlight and shade Flash Gitz Yellow with?
Shade Flash Gitz Yellow with Phalanx Yellow in the same Citadel range. For highlights, mix in a lighter tone or move to a brighter paint in the lane.