Light Yellow: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.949. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #F8D347 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.

Army Painter

Warped Yellow WP3094P

Warpaints Fanatic

ΔE 1.2 · nearly identical

Rogue Hobbies Bismuth Yellow S36

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Warped Yellow · WP3094P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Very close

Pale Yellow · AK11038

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Purulent Yellow · AK11039

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Afterglow WP3060P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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 Light Yellow pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Kantor Blue

Citadel · Base

Transparent Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Light Yellow?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Light Yellow is Warped Yellow (WP3094P, Warpaints Fanatic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.2 (nearly identical).

What color is Light Yellow?

Light Yellow is a standard yellow miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.949. Its screen color is approximately #F8D347 with a matte finish.