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Pistachio: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11130. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #DCD225 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.

Vallejo
Lemon Yellow 70.952
Model Color
ΔE 2.3 · close match
Pro Acryl
Golden Yellow 006
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Scale75
Marduk Yellow SFG08
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Army Painter
Poisonous Cloud WP1448
Warpaints
ΔE 4.9 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Sun Bleach Yellow
Wave 3
ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Phalanx Yellow
Layer
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Cold Yellow
Base Set
ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Zinc Chromate Yellow · AK11858
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Approximate
Lemon Yellow · 70.952
Vallejo · Model Color
Approximate
Yellow Fluorescent · 70.730
Vallejo · Model Color
Approximate
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Craven Yellow
Two Thin Coats · Wave 2
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Japanese Brown AK11123
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

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

Dark Prussian Blue
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Transparent Blue
Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Pistachio?
The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Pistachio is Lemon Yellow (70.952, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).
What color is Pistachio?
Pistachio is a standard yellow miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11130. Its screen color is approximately #DCD225 with a matte finish.

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