Toxic Yellow: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Game Color · 72.109. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #E8D457 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.

Purulent Yellow AK11039

ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Cold Yellow

Base Set

ΔE 8.0 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Moon Dust · WP1438

Army Painter · Warpaints

Rogue Hobbies Bismuth Yellow · S36

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Signature

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Afterglow WP3060P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Basilisk Brown WP1405

Army Painter · Warpaints

target

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Complementary paints

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

Transparent Blue

Pro Acryl · Pro Acryl Standard

Imperial Blue

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Toxic Yellow?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Toxic Yellow is Moon Dust (WP1438, Warpaints) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.4 (close match).

What color is Toxic Yellow?

Toxic Yellow is a standard yellow miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.109. Its screen color is approximately #E8D457 with a matte finish.