Ancient Honey: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Speedpaint Set 2.0. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #EBBD21
finish translucent
type speedpaint
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
Imperial Fist
ΔE 3.9 · close match
Vallejo
Dark Yellow
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Yellow
ΔE 7.2 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Yellow Glaze
ΔE 15.0 · different color
AK Interactive
Clear Yellow
ΔE 16.1 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 51.4 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Citadel equivalent of Ancient Honey?
The closest Citadel match for Army Painter Ancient Honey is Imperial Fist (Contrast) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.9 (close match).
What color is Ancient Honey?
Ancient Honey is a translucent yellow miniature paint from Army Painter (Speedpaint Set 2.0). Its screen color is approximately #EBBD21 with a translucent finish.