Toxic Yellow's approximate swatch sits in the yellow family: light in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. Flat Yellow from Tamiya scores 89 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. For a possible shade and highlight, compare German Yellow and Deep Yellow, both Vallejo paints selected from the digital catalog. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Toxic Yellow equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Toxic Yellow with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya XF-3 Flat Yellow, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.2).
- Best Revell option: Revell 15 Yellow/Gelb (RAL 1017), similar digital colors (delta E 3.5).
- From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Cyber Yellow, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.0).
- The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Cygnus Yellow, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Daemonic Yellow, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.8).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Serpent Eye Yellow, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.2).
In the digital values, Tamiya Flat Yellow is slightly warmer. 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.
Tamiya
Revell
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
Humbrol
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Scale75
About this color
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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 Toxic Yellow?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya Flat Yellow at 89% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Toxic Yellow?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Daemonic Yellow at 76% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Toxic Yellow?
The approximate digital swatch for Toxic Yellow is a light vivid yellow with a warm undertone (hex #E3C33A). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Toxic Yellow with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Deep Yellow for a lighter step and German Yellow for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.