Yellow: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Game Color Ink · 73.208. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #C8AA46
finish translucent
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.
Citadel
Bad Moon Yellow
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Army Painter
Zealot Yellow
ΔE 4.5 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Yellow
ΔE 5.6 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Archaic Sepia Wash
ΔE 10.2 · different color
AK Interactive
Clear Yellow
ΔE 16.5 · different color
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 45.1 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Citadel equivalent of Yellow?
The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Yellow is Bad Moon Yellow (Contrast) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.8 (close match).
What color is Yellow?
Yellow is a translucent yellow miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color Ink), code 73.208. Its screen color is approximately #C8AA46 with a translucent finish.