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Dunkelgelb Light Base: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK007. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #A08D41 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
Panzer Yellow
Wave 3
ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical
Pro Acryl
Dark Golden Brown 062
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 4.1 · close match
Citadel
Hobgrot Hide
Base
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Vallejo
Dark Yellow 70.978
Model Color
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Army Painter
Hemp Rope WP1431
Warpaints
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Peanut Butter SFG39
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Yellow Oxide PY42
Base Set
ΔE 9.2 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Panzer Yellow
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
Very close
Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb (initial) · AK11318
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Close
Hobgrot Hide
Citadel · Base
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Rlm 76 Late War Variation AK11829
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Earth 72.062
Vallejo · Game Color
target
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Complementary paints

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

Dark Prussian Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Gelatinous Blue
Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Dunkelgelb Light Base?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for AK Interactive Dunkelgelb Light Base is Panzer Yellow (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.8 (nearly identical).
What color is Dunkelgelb Light Base?
Dunkelgelb Light Base is a standard yellow miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK007. Its screen color is approximately #A08D41 with a matte finish.

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