Golden Yellow: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · Figures Series · AK3039. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #FFC057 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

Daemonic Yellow WP1107

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Warm Yellow

Base Set

ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

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Sol Yellow · SC40

Scale75 · Scalecolor

Approximate

British Sand Yellow · AK726

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Approximate

Golden Yellow · AK11041

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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

Ice Yellow AK11036

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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 Army Painter equivalent of Golden Yellow?

The closest Army Painter match for AK Interactive Golden Yellow is Daemonic Yellow (WP1107, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.9 (close match).

What color is Golden Yellow?

Golden Yellow is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (Figures Series), code AK3039. Its screen color is approximately #FFC057 with a matte finish.

Golden Yellow: equivalents & matches

Closest equivalents in other brands

Similar paints

Highlight & shadow paints

Complementary paints

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Frequently asked questions

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