Lemon Yellow: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11047. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #FFE121 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.

Citadel

Phalanx Yellow

Layer

ΔE 0.9 · nearly identical

Army Painter

Angelic Yellow

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 1.1 · nearly identical

Pro Acryl

Fluorescent Yellow F03

Similar paints

Angelic Yellow

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Very close

Babe Blonde · WP1403

Army Painter · Warpaints

Very close

Phalanx Yellow

Citadel · Layer

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Scrofulous Brown 72.038

Vallejo · Game Color

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Complementary paints

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

Kantor Blue

Citadel · Base

Transparent Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Lemon Yellow?

The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Lemon Yellow is Phalanx Yellow (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Lemon Yellow?

Lemon Yellow is a standard yellow miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11047. Its screen color is approximately #FFE121 with a matte finish.