Moon Yellow: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 85.006. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #FEE8B0 finish unknown 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.

Portland Stone No.64 AK11378

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 3.0 · close match

Pro Acryl

Flameon Bright Pale Yellow S30

Pro Acryl Signature

ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Twin Suns Yellow

Wave 3

ΔE 7.3 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Wraithbone

Base

ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Moonray Flesh SFG17

Fantasy & Games

ΔE 9.2 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Warm Yellow

Base Set

ΔE 16.6 · different color

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Ice Yellow · WP3096P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Ancient Mummy

Army Painter · D&D Underdark Set

Portland Stone No.64 · AK11378

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Moon 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 Army Painter equivalent of Moon Yellow?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Moon Yellow is Ancient Mummy (D&D Underdark Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.3 (close match).

What color is Moon Yellow?

Moon Yellow is a standard orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 85.006. Its screen color is approximately #FEE8B0 with a unknown finish.