Desert Yellow: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1121. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #D7955A 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.

Vallejo

Flat Flesh 70.955

Model Color

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Honey Moon Yellow

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 9.4 · noticeable difference

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Flat Flesh · 70.955

Vallejo · Model Color

Beige Red · AK11064

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Flumph Pink

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ares Flesh

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Brick Red AK11093

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 Desert Yellow pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Dark Grey Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Cold Flesh

Army Painter · D&D Undead Set

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Desert Yellow?

The closest Vallejo match for Army Painter Desert Yellow is Flat Flesh (70.955, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Desert Yellow?

Desert Yellow is a standard orange miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1121. Its screen color is approximately #D7955A with a matte finish.