Dorn Yellow: equivalents & matches

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

hex #FFF55A finish matte type layer 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.

Two Thin Coats

Craven Yellow

Wave 2

ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical

Yellow Fluorescent 70.730

Fluorescent Yellow F03

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Angelic Yellow

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Craven Yellow

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

Very close

Yellow Fluorescent · 70.730

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

Lilith Yellow · SFG09

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ice Yellow AK11036

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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

Transparent Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Kantor Blue

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Dorn Yellow?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Citadel Dorn Yellow is Craven Yellow (Wave 2) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).

What color is Dorn Yellow?

Dorn Yellow is a standard yellow miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #FFF55A with a matte finish.