Lemon Yellow: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.952. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #E4D202 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

Zinc Chromate Yellow AK11858

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Zinc Chromate Yellow · AK11858

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Exact

Fluorescent Yellow · F03

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

Angelic Yellow

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

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

Transparent Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Kantor Blue

Citadel · Base

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Lemon Yellow?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Lemon Yellow is Zinc Chromate Yellow (AK11858, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.5 (identical).

What color is Lemon Yellow?

Lemon Yellow is a standard yellow miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.952. Its screen color is approximately #E4D202 with a matte finish.