Ice Yellow: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.858. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #EECF72 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.

Rogue Hobbies Bismuth Yellow S36

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Warm Yellow

Base Set

ΔE 9.3 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Ambush Yellow

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

Pale Tan · AK4141

AK Interactive · AFV Series

Pastel Yellow · AK11037

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Pastel

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Twin Suns Yellow

Two Thin Coats · Wave 3

The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

Kantor Blue

Citadel · Base

Ultramarine

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Ice Yellow?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Ice Yellow is Ambush Yellow (Wave 3) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.2 (close match).

What color is Ice Yellow?

Ice Yellow is a standard yellow miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.858. Its screen color is approximately #EECF72 with a matte finish.