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Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb (initial): equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11318. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #A48A40 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.

Two Thin Coats
Panzer Yellow
Wave 3
ΔE 1.1 · nearly identical
Citadel
Hobgrot Hide
Base
ΔE 2.8 · close match
Pro Acryl
Dark Golden Brown 062
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Vallejo
Green Ochre 70.914
Model Color
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Army Painter
Hemp Rope WP1431
Warpaints
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
Kimera Kolors
Yellow Oxide PY42
Base Set
ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Peanut Butter SFG39
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Panzer Yellow
Two Thin Coats · Wave 3
Exact
Ocher Khaki · AK11422
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Very close
Hobgrot Hide
Citadel · Base
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb (initial), using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Rlm 76 Late War Variation AK11829
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Tan Earth AK11121
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
target
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb (initial) pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Gelatinous Blue
Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
Augur Blue
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb (initial)?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for AK Interactive Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb (initial) is Panzer Yellow (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.1 (nearly identical).
What color is Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb (initial)?
Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb (initial) is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11318. Its screen color is approximately #A48A40 with a matte finish.

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