Averland Sunset: equivalents & matches

Citadel · Base. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #FBB81C finish matte type base 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.

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

Army Painter

Daemonic Yellow WP1107

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Transparent Yellow 049

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Yellow · AK11044

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Vallejo · Panzer Aces

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Complementary paints

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

Kantor Blue

Citadel · Base

Russian Blue Base

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Averland Sunset?

The closest AK Interactive match for Citadel Averland Sunset is Yellow (AK11044, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.5 (identical).

What color is Averland Sunset?

Averland Sunset is a standard orange miniature paint from Citadel (Base). Its screen color is approximately #FBB81C with a matte finish.