Deep Yellow: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.915. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #F1C701 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.

AK Interactive

Basic Intense Yellow AK3037

Figures Series

ΔE 2.6 · close match

Army Painter

Daemonic Yellow WP3093P

Transparent Yellow 049

Similar paints

Serpent Eye Yellow

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Basic Intense Yellow · AK3037

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Daemonic Yellow · WP3093P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Deep 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

Scrofulous Brown 72.038

Vallejo · Game Color

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Deep 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 AK Interactive equivalent of Deep Yellow?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Deep Yellow is Basic Intense Yellow (AK3037, Figures Series) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.6 (close match).

What color is Deep Yellow?

Deep Yellow is a standard yellow miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.915. Its screen color is approximately #F1C701 with a matte finish.