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Dunkelgelb High Light: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK008. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #D8C664 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.

Two Thin Coats
Ambush Yellow
Wave 3
ΔE 3.0 · close match
Vallejo
German Yellow 70.806
Model Color
ΔE 4.5 · close match
Army Painter
Moon Dust WP1438
Warpaints
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Tenere Yellow SC10
Scalecolor
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Rogue Hobbies Bismuth Yellow S36
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Krieg Khaki
Layer
ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Warm Yellow
Base Set
ΔE 11.5 · different color

Similar paints

Ambush Yellow
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
Approximate
German Yellow · 70.806
Vallejo · Model Color
Approximate
Ice Yellow · 70.858
Vallejo · Model Color
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Dunkelgelb High Light, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Pestilence Green
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb Ausgabe 1944 AK11319
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Dunkelgelb High Light pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Imperial Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Dark Prussian Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Dunkelgelb High Light?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for AK Interactive Dunkelgelb High Light is Ambush Yellow (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.0 (close match).
What color is Dunkelgelb High Light?
Dunkelgelb High Light is a standard yellow miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK008. Its screen color is approximately #D8C664 with a matte finish.

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