Moon Yellow: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.005. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #EEB800 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.

Pro Acryl

Transparent Yellow 049

Daemonic Yellow WP1107

ΔE 5.9 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Transparent Yellow · 049

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Yellow · AK11044

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

Deep Yellow - Intense · AK11045

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic Intense

Approximate

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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.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Parasite Brown 72.042

Vallejo · Game Color

target

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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

Transparent Black

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Pro Acryl equivalent of Moon Yellow?

The closest Pro Acryl match for Vallejo Moon Yellow is Transparent Yellow (049, Pro Acryl Standard) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.1 (close match).

What color is Moon Yellow?

Moon Yellow is a standard yellow miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.005. Its screen color is approximately #EEB800 with a matte finish.