Clear Yellow: equivalents & matches
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Clear · AK11217. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #F49401
finish translucent
type color
family Orange
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.
Vallejo
Imperial Yellow
ΔE 3.1 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Hazard Yellow Wash
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Army Painter
Nuclear Sunrise
ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Iyanden Yellow
ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Yellow
ΔE 11.3 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 42.7 · different color
Similar paints
Imperial Yellow · 72.403
Hazard Yellow Wash
Nuclear Yellow · 72.404
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Vallejo equivalent of Clear Yellow?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Clear Yellow is Imperial Yellow (72.403, Xpress Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).
What color is Clear Yellow?
Clear Yellow is a translucent orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic Clear), code AK11217. Its screen color is approximately #F49401 with a translucent finish.