In our digital catalog, Tenere Yellow is classified as a warm yellow, mid-tone and moderate. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Arabic Shadow and Sherwood Green, both Scale75 paints selected from the digital catalog. Vallejo Dark Yellow is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 83 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Tenere Yellow equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Scale75 Tenere 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 Dark Yellow, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Grey Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Inferno Orange, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
From P3 Paints: P3 Paints Bog Moss, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.2).
In the digital values, Vallejo Dark Yellow is slightly darker and 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.
Vallejo
AK Interactive
Two Thin Coats
P3 Paints
Tamiya
Citadel
The Army Painter
Revell
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 2 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 Scale75 Tenere Yellow?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Dark Yellow at 83% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Tenere Yellow?
The approximate digital swatch for Tenere Yellow is a mid-tone moderate yellow with a warm undertone (hex #9A9039). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Tenere Yellow with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Sherwood Green for a lighter step and Arabic Shadow for a darker step, both from Scale75. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.