Volcanic Yellow: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11042. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #F09218 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.

Fiendish Yellow WP3092P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 4.0 · close match

Pro Acryl

Flameon Bright Yellow Ochre S29

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 8.8 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Sahara Yellow SC11

Scalecolor

ΔE 9.0 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Zamesi Desert

Layer

ΔE 9.2 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Honey Moon Yellow

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 11.3 · different color

Similar paints

Filthy Brown · 72.037

Vallejo · Game Color

Skulker Yellow

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Approximate

Luminous Orange · AK11082

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Moon Dust WP1438

Army Painter · Warpaints

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Fur Brown WP1122

Army Painter · Warpaints

target

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Complementary paints

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

Night Lords Blue

Citadel · Base

Imperial Navy

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Volcanic Yellow?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Volcanic Yellow is Filthy Brown (72.037, Game Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).

What color is Volcanic Yellow?

Volcanic Yellow is a standard orange miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11042. Its screen color is approximately #F09218 with a matte finish.