Golden Yellow: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.948. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #F8A734 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.

Phoenix Flames WP1446

ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Flameon Bright Yellow Ochre S29

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Averland Sunset

Base

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Warm Yellow

Base Set

ΔE 12.7 · different color

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Yellow Flame

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Natural Wood Grain · 70.834

Vallejo · Model Color

Approximate

Skulker Yellow

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Pale Sand AK11032

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Minotaur Hide

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

target

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Complementary paints

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

Night Lords Blue

Citadel · Base

Imperial Navy

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Golden Yellow?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Golden Yellow is Skulker Yellow (Wave 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).

What color is Golden Yellow?

Golden Yellow is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.948. Its screen color is approximately #F8A734 with a matte finish.