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Pastel Yellow: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Pastel · AK11037. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #FDDA76 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.

Pro Acryl
Rogue Hobbies Bismuth Yellow S36
Pro Acryl Signature
ΔE 2.3 · close match
Army Painter
Space Dust WP3095P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 2.8 · close match
Vallejo
Ice Yellow 70.858
Model Color
ΔE 2.9 · close match
Scale75
Tenere Yellow SC10
Scalecolor
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Ambush Yellow
Wave 3
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Citadel
Yriel Yellow
Layer
ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Warm Yellow
Base Set
ΔE 8.7 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Ice Yellow · 70.858
Vallejo · Model Color
Approximate
Space Dust · WP3095P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Approximate
Rogue Hobbies Bismuth Yellow · S36
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Ancient Mummy
Army Painter · D&D Underdark Set
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Parasite Brown 72.042
Vallejo · Game Color
target
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Complementary paints

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

Kantor Blue
Citadel · Base
Ultramarine
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Pastel Yellow?
The closest Pro Acryl match for AK Interactive Pastel Yellow is Rogue Hobbies Bismuth Yellow (S36, Pro Acryl Signature) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).
What color is Pastel Yellow?
Pastel Yellow is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic Pastel), code AK11037. Its screen color is approximately #FDDA76 with a matte finish.

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