Flat Yellow: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.953. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #F6BA36 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.

Army Painter

Daemonic Yellow WP1107

Warpaints

ΔE 1.3 · nearly identical

Citadel

Averland Sunset

Base

ΔE 1.9 · nearly identical

ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Daemonic Yellow · WP1107

Army Painter · Warpaints

Very close

Harvest Yellow · 85.013

Vallejo · Arte Deco

Pustule Ochre

Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb (variant) AK11320

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Flesh Base 70.341

Vallejo · Panzer Aces

target

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Complementary paints

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

Kantor Blue

Citadel · Base

Russian Blue Base

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Flat Yellow?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Flat Yellow is Daemonic Yellow (WP1107, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.3 (nearly identical).

What color is Flat Yellow?

Flat Yellow is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.953. Its screen color is approximately #F6BA36 with a matte finish.