Basic Intense Yellow: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Figures Series · AK3037. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #FFCF00 finish matte type color family Yellow

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Army Painter

Daemonic Yellow WP3093P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

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Radiant Yellow · AK11046

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Very close

Warm Yellow

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Deep Yellow · 70.915

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Basic Intense Yellow, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Craven Yellow

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Basic Intense Yellow pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Kantor Blue

Citadel · Base

Transparent Black

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Basic Intense Yellow?

The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Basic Intense Yellow is Daemonic Yellow (WP3093P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).

What color is Basic Intense Yellow?

Basic Intense Yellow is a standard yellow miniature paint from AK Interactive (Figures Series), code AK3037. Its screen color is approximately #FFCF00 with a matte finish.