Craven Yellow: equivalents & matches

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #F6F157 finish matte type color 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.

Citadel

Dorn Yellow

Layer

ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical

Vallejo

Yellow Fluorescent 70.730

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Fluorescent Yellow F03

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Army Painter

Angelic Yellow

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Dorn Yellow

Citadel · Layer

Very close

Yellow Fluorescent · 70.730

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

Lilith Yellow · SFG09

Scale75 · Fantasy & Games

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Afterglow WP3060P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Ocher Khaki / M-44 Uniform Green Ocher Khaki -24- AK3072

AK Interactive · Figures Series

target

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Complementary paints

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

Transparent Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Transparent Purple

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Craven Yellow?

The closest Citadel match for Two Thin Coats Craven Yellow is Dorn Yellow (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).

What color is Craven Yellow?

Craven Yellow is a standard yellow miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 2). Its screen color is approximately #F6F157 with a matte finish.