Tenere Yellow: equivalents & matches

Scale75 · Scalecolor · SC10. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #F0C864 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.

ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Warm Yellow

Base Set

ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Sand Yellow · 70.916

Vallejo · Model Color

Dark Sand · AK11033

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Ice Yellow · 70.858

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Tenere 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 Tenere Yellow pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Kantor Blue

Citadel · Base

Triumphant Navy

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Tenere Yellow?

The closest Vallejo match for Scale75 Tenere Yellow is Sand Yellow (70.916, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).

What color is Tenere Yellow?

Tenere Yellow is a standard orange miniature paint from Scale75 (Scalecolor), code SC10. Its screen color is approximately #F0C864 with a matte finish.