Faded Yellow -5-: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Figures Series · AK3038. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #FFAF10 finish matte 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.

Army Painter

Firenewt Orange

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical

Vallejo

Transparent Yellow 70.937

ΔE 6.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Warm Yellow

Base Set

ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Transparent Yellow 049

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Firenewt Orange

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Very close

Dark Yellow · 85.009

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Transparent Yellow · 70.937

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Faded Yellow -5-, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

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Army Painter · Warpaints

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Faded Yellow -5- pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Faded Yellow -5-?

The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Faded Yellow -5- is Firenewt Orange (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).

What color is Faded Yellow -5-?

Faded Yellow -5- is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (Figures Series), code AK3038. Its screen color is approximately #FFAF10 with a matte finish.