Imperial Yellow: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Xpress Color · 72.403. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #F59F2E
finish translucent
type contrast
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.
AK Interactive
Clear Yellow
ΔE 3.1 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Hazard Yellow Wash
ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Nuclear Sunrise
ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Iyanden Yellow
ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Yellow
ΔE 9.7 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 43.9 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Imperial Yellow?
The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Imperial Yellow is Clear Yellow (AK11217, 3rd Gen Acrylic Clear) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).
What color is Imperial Yellow?
Imperial Yellow is a translucent orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Xpress Color), code 72.403. Its screen color is approximately #F59F2E with a translucent finish.