Radiant Yellow: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11046. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #FFD409 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

Yriel Yellow

Layer

ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical

Two Thin Coats

Serpent Eye Yellow

Wave 3

ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical

Army Painter

Daemonic Yellow WP3093P

ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Basic Intense Yellow · AK3037

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Radiant Yellow, 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

Desert Uniform Base AK11440

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Radiant 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 Radiant Yellow?

The closest Citadel match for AK Interactive Radiant Yellow is Yriel Yellow (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).

What color is Radiant Yellow?

Radiant Yellow is a standard yellow miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11046. Its screen color is approximately #FFD409 with a matte finish.