Ambush Yellow: equivalents & matches

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #E4CC74 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.

Rogue Hobbies Bismuth Yellow S36

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Flayed One Flesh

Layer

ΔE 7.8 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Warm Yellow

Base Set

ΔE 10.9 · different color

Similar paints

Pale Sand · AK11032

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Ice Yellow · 70.858

Vallejo · Model Color

Pale Yellow · 72.097

Vallejo · Game Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Twin Suns Yellow

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

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 Ambush Yellow pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Ultramarine

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Kantor Blue

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Vallejo equivalent of Ambush Yellow?

The closest Vallejo match for Two Thin Coats Ambush Yellow is Ice Yellow (70.858, Model Color) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.2 (close match).

What color is Ambush Yellow?

Ambush Yellow is a standard yellow miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 3). Its screen color is approximately #E4CC74 with a matte finish.