Zinc Chromate Yellow: equivalents & matches

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic · AK11858. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #E2D000 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.

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Cold Yellow

Base Set

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Lemon Yellow · 70.952

Vallejo · Model Color

Exact

Fluorescent Yellow · F03

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Pistachio · AK11130

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Complementary paints

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

Transparent Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Cold White

Vallejo · Model Color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Zinc Chromate Yellow?

The closest Vallejo match for AK Interactive Zinc Chromate Yellow is Lemon Yellow (70.952, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.5 (identical).

What color is Zinc Chromate Yellow?

Zinc Chromate Yellow is a standard yellow miniature paint from AK Interactive (3rd Gen Acrylic), code AK11858. Its screen color is approximately #E2D000 with a matte finish.