The leading same-type candidate, AK Interactive Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb Ausgabe 1944, scores 87 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The stored digital swatch for Military Yellow is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Green Brown for a darker step and Dead Flesh for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Military Yellow equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Military Yellow. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb Ausgabe 1944, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.6).
Nearest in the Green Stuff World catalog: Green Stuff World Desert Camo, similar digital colors (delta E 3.2).
Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Mouldy Ochre, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
From Citadel: Citadel Hobgrot Hide, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.5).
The stored swatch for AK Interactive Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb Ausgabe 1944 is slightly cooler and more muted than the swatch for Military Yellow. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
Citadel
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
The Army Painter
Scale75
Two Thin Coats
Tamiya
Humbrol
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 3 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 Vallejo Military Yellow?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb Ausgabe 1944 at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Military Yellow?
A Citadel candidate to check is Hobgrot Hide at 78% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Military Yellow?
The approximate digital swatch for Military Yellow is a mid-tone moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #937626). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Military Yellow with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Dead Flesh for a lighter step and Green Brown for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.