Golden Yellow: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11041. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #FEB449 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.

Two Thin Coats

Yellow Flame

Wave 1

ΔE 1.3 · nearly identical

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Flameon Bright Yellow Ochre S29

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Warm Yellow

Base Set

ΔE 10.6 · different color

Similar paints

Yellow Flame

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Radiant Flesh · AK11053

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

British Sand Yellow · AK726

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Space Dust WP3095P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Lava Orange WP1106

Army Painter · Warpaints

target

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Complementary paints

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

Night Lords Blue

Citadel · Base

Imperial Navy

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Golden Yellow?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for AK Interactive Golden Yellow is Yellow Flame (Wave 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.3 (nearly identical).

What color is Golden Yellow?

Golden Yellow is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11041. Its screen color is approximately #FEB449 with a matte finish.