Imperial Fist: equivalents & matches
Citadel · Contrast. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #DCB43C
finish translucent
type contrast
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.
Army Painter
Zealot Yellow
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Vallejo
Yellow
ΔE 4.5 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Yellow
ΔE 4.6 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Archaic Sepia Wash
ΔE 13.4 · different color
AK Interactive
Clear Yellow
ΔE 15.1 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 48.2 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Imperial Fist?
The closest Army Painter match for Citadel Imperial Fist is Zealot Yellow (WP2013, Speedpaint 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).
What color is Imperial Fist?
Imperial Fist is a translucent yellow miniature paint from Citadel (Contrast). Its screen color is approximately #DCB43C with a translucent finish.