Moon Dust: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1438. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #F0D45F 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.

Pro Acryl

Rogue Hobbies Bismuth Yellow S36

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Warm Yellow

Base Set

ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Rogue Hobbies Bismuth Yellow · S36

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Very close

Toxic Yellow · 72.109

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ice Yellow AK11036

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Basilisk Brown WP1405

Army Painter · Warpaints

target

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Complementary paints

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

Kantor Blue

Citadel · Base

Transparent Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Moon Dust?

The closest Pro Acryl match for Army Painter Moon Dust is Rogue Hobbies Bismuth Yellow (S36, Pro Acryl Signature) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.8 (nearly identical).

What color is Moon Dust?

Moon Dust is a standard yellow miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1438. Its screen color is approximately #F0D45F with a matte finish.