The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Nº6 Earth Yellow (Fs 30257), scoring 90 percent digital color similarity. Desert Yellow's approximate swatch sits in the orange family: mid-tone in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Orange Ochre for a darker step and Iraqi Sand for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Desert Yellow equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Desert Yellow with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Nº6 Earth Yellow (Fs 30257), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.1).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Warm Flesh, similar digital colors (delta E 2.7).
- Revell's closest color: Revell 16 Sandy yellow/Sand (RAL 1024), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.2).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Dark Sun Yellow, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
- Best Scale75 option: Scale75 Iroko, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.1).
- From Citadel: Citadel Karak Stone, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.7).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.1 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Citadel
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Humbrol
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
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Found in 3 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 Vallejo Desert Yellow?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Nº6 Earth Yellow (Fs 30257) at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Desert Yellow?
The approximate digital swatch for Desert Yellow is a mid-tone moderate orange with a warm undertone (hex #B6854A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Desert Yellow with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Iraqi Sand for a lighter step and Orange Ochre for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.