Tharn Flesh from P3 Paints scores 91 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. Nickel Azo Yellow's approximate swatch sits in the brown family: dark in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. The catalog suggests Burnt Sienna as a darker color and Bright Brown Grey as a lighter color to test, both from Monument Pro Acryl. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Nickel Azo Yellow equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Nickel Azo Yellow with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Tharn Flesh, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.7).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Flat Earth, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Waffen Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).
- From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Tree Ancient, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
- Revell's closest color: Revell 83 Rust, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.0).
- Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol 186 Brown, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.7).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.7. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
P3 Paints
Vallejo
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Revell
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
Citadel
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
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Found in 4 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Monument Pro Acryl Nickel Azo Yellow?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Tharn Flesh at 91% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Nickel Azo Yellow?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Flat Earth at 86% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Nickel Azo Yellow?
The approximate digital swatch for Nickel Azo Yellow is a dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #663F1E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Nickel Azo Yellow with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Bright Brown Grey for a lighter step and Burnt Sienna for a darker step, both from Monument Pro Acryl. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.