Bad Moon Yellow: equivalents & matches
Citadel · Contrast. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #C8A03C
finish translucent
type contrast
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.
Scale75
Inktense Yellow
ΔE 3.6 · close match
Vallejo
Yellow
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Army Painter
Sand Golem
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Archaic Sepia Wash
ΔE 8.3 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Clear Yellow
ΔE 13.3 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 42.3 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Scale75 equivalent of Bad Moon Yellow?
The closest Scale75 match for Citadel Bad Moon Yellow is Inktense Yellow (SC86, Inktensity) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.6 (close match).
What color is Bad Moon Yellow?
Bad Moon Yellow is a translucent orange miniature paint from Citadel (Contrast). Its screen color is approximately #C8A03C with a translucent finish.