Dunkelgelb Shine: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · AFV Series · AK009. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #F7EA8C 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.

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Rogue Hobbies Bismuth Yellow S36

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Vallejo

Toxic Yellow 72.109

Game Color

ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Lilith Yellow SFG09

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Dorn Yellow

Layer

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Cold Yellow

Base Set

ΔE 10.7 · different color

Similar paints

Ice Yellow · AK11036

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Very close

Space Dust · WP3095P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

Afterglow · WP3060P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ice Yellow WP3096P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Scrofulous Brown 72.038

Vallejo · Game Color

target

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Complementary paints

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

Transparent Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Kantor Blue

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Dunkelgelb Shine?

The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Dunkelgelb Shine is Space Dust (WP3095P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.3 (close match).

What color is Dunkelgelb Shine?

Dunkelgelb Shine is a standard yellow miniature paint from AK Interactive (AFV Series), code AK009. Its screen color is approximately #F7EA8C with a matte finish.

Dunkelgelb Shine: equivalents & matches

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