Phalanx 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 #FFE200 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.

AK Interactive

Lemon Yellow AK11047

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 0.9 · nearly identical

Army Painter

Angelic Yellow

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 1.3 · nearly identical

Fluorescent Yellow F03

Similar paints

Babe Blonde · WP1403

Army Painter · Warpaints

Very close

Lemon Yellow · AK11047

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Angelic Yellow

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Craven Yellow

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Sulfide Ochre WP1456

Army Painter · Warpaints

target

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 Phalanx 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 AK Interactive equivalent of Phalanx Yellow?

The closest AK Interactive match for Citadel Phalanx Yellow is Lemon Yellow (AK11047, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.9 (nearly identical).

What color is Phalanx Yellow?

Phalanx Yellow is a standard yellow miniature paint from Citadel (Layer). Its screen color is approximately #FFE200 with a matte finish.