Inktense Yellow: equivalents & matches
Scale75 · Inktensity · SC86. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #D7A52D
finish translucent
type wash
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.
Citadel
Bad Moon Yellow
ΔE 3.6 · close match
Vallejo
Yellow
ΔE 4.4 · close match
Army Painter
Sand Golem
ΔE 4.9 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Hazard Yellow Wash
ΔE 8.9 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Clear Yellow
ΔE 11.3 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 44.8 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Citadel equivalent of Inktense Yellow?
The closest Citadel match for Scale75 Inktense Yellow is Bad Moon Yellow (Contrast) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.6 (close match).
What color is Inktense Yellow?
Inktense Yellow is a translucent orange miniature paint from Scale75 (Inktensity), code SC86. Its screen color is approximately #D7A52D with a translucent finish.