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Yellow Oxide: equivalents & matches

Kimera Kolors · Base Set · PY42. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #A57D41 finish matte type color 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.

AK Interactive
Raf Middle Stone AK11846
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical
Vallejo
Desert Yellow 28.015
Hobby Paint
ΔE 2.8 · close match
Pro Acryl
Yellow Ochre 038
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 3.5 · close match
Army Painter
Wasteland Clay WP3082P
Warpaints Fanatic
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Citadel
Hobgrot Hide
Base
ΔE 5.7 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Dark Sun Yellow
Wave 1
ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Peanut Butter SFG39
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

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Raf Middle Stone · AK11846
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Rlm 76 Late War Variation AK11829
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Shadow · step 1 of 2
Dark Ochre
Kimera Kolors · Expansion Set 1
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Complementary paints

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

Gorgon Hide
Army Painter · Warpaints
Glacier Blue
Vallejo · Game Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Yellow Oxide?
The closest AK Interactive match for Kimera Kolors Yellow Oxide is Raf Middle Stone (AK11846, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.9 (nearly identical).
What color is Yellow Oxide?
Yellow Oxide is a standard orange miniature paint from Kimera Kolors (Base Set), code PY42. Its screen color is approximately #A57D41 with a matte finish.

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