Yellow's approximate swatch sits in the yellow family: very light in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. AK Interactive Radiant Yellow is a close digital color candidate at 94 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Humbrol Lemon Yellow is a computed lighter-color suggestion for a highlight test. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Yellow equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Yellow with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Radiant Yellow, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.2).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Daemonic Yellow, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.7).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Yriel Yellow, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.9).
- From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Serpent Eye Yellow, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Deep Yellow, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 15 Yellow/Gelb (RAL 1017), similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
In the digital values, AK Interactive Radiant Yellow is slightly cooler. 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.
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Revell
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
Tamiya
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 7 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 Humbrol Yellow?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Radiant Yellow at 94% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Yellow?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Daemonic Yellow at 91% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Yellow?
The approximate digital swatch for Yellow is a very light vivid yellow with a warm undertone (hex #FFD300). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Yellow with?
A computed lighter-color suggestion for Yellow is Lemon Yellow from Humbrol. No darker step is stored in this catalog's ladder. Test how the candidate layers before using it on the model.