Cygnus Yellow's approximate swatch sits in the yellow family: very light in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. Revell Yellow (RAL 1018) is a close digital color candidate at 95 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Cygnus Yellow equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Cygnus Yellow with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 12 Yellow (RAL 1018), a small digital color distance (delta E 1.0).
- Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Cyber Yellow, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.9).
- From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Zinc Chromate Yellow, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.2).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Lemon Yellow, similar digital colors (delta E 2.2).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Serpent Eye Yellow, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.4).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Daemonic Yellow, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
Our digital comparison places Revell Yellow (RAL 1018) slightly warmer and more saturated than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
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.
Revell
Green Stuff World
AK Interactive
Vallejo
Lemon Yellow
Light Yellow
Toxic Yellow
Deep Yellow
Fluorescent Yellow
Yellow Green
Bile Green
Moss And Lichen
Bile
Moon Yellow
Yellow Wash
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
Daemonic Yellow
Warped Yellow
Maize Yellow
Ancient Honey
Hoplite Gold
Zealot Yellow
Charming Chartreuse
Pastel Yellow
Aztec Gold
Citadel
Yriel Yellow
Phalanx Yellow
Phalanx Yellow
Flash Gitz Yellow
Flash Gitz Yellow
Dorn Yellow
Bad Moon Yellow
Iyanden Yellow
Ironjawz Yellow
Armageddon Dust
Humbrol
Tamiya
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
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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 P3 Paints Cygnus Yellow?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Yellow (RAL 1018) at 95% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Cygnus Yellow?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Lemon Yellow at 89% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Cygnus Yellow?
The approximate digital swatch for Cygnus Yellow is a very light vivid yellow with a warm undertone (hex #EAD023). It is not a physical paint measurement.