Serpent Eye 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 #F6D20D 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.

Citadel

Yriel Yellow

Layer

ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical

AK Interactive

Radiant Yellow AK11046

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 1.8 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Radiant Yellow · AK11046

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Yriel Yellow

Citadel · Layer

Deep Yellow · 70.915

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Craven Yellow

Two Thin Coats · Wave 2

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Desert Uniform Base AK11440

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Kantor Blue

Citadel · Base

Transparent Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Citadel equivalent of Serpent Eye Yellow?

The closest Citadel match for Two Thin Coats Serpent Eye Yellow is Yriel Yellow (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.8 (nearly identical).

What color is Serpent Eye Yellow?

Serpent Eye Yellow is a standard yellow miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Wave 3). Its screen color is approximately #F6D20D with a matte finish.