Purulent Yellow: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11039. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #EBD03B 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.

Pro Acryl

Golden Yellow 006

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 0.7 · nearly identical

Scale75

Marduk Yellow SFG08

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 0.8 · nearly identical

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Golden Yellow · 006

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Very close

Marduk Yellow · SFG08

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

Very close

Light Yellow · 70.949

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Afterglow WP3060P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Scrofulous Brown 72.038

Vallejo · Game Color

target

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Complementary paints

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

Transparent Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Kantor Blue

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Purulent Yellow?

The closest Pro Acryl match for AK Interactive Purulent Yellow is Golden Yellow (006, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.7 (nearly identical).

What color is Purulent Yellow?

Purulent Yellow is a standard yellow miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11039. Its screen color is approximately #EBD03B with a matte finish.