Yellow: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Game Color Wash · 72.085. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #EBA90C
finish translucent
type wash
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.
Scale75
Inktense Yellow
ΔE 4.4 · close match
Citadel
Imperial Fist
ΔE 6.8 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Ancient Honey
ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Hazard Yellow Wash
ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Clear Yellow
ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Flesh Wash
ΔE 47.0 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Scale75 equivalent of Yellow?
The closest Scale75 match for Vallejo Yellow is Inktense Yellow (SC86, Inktensity) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.4 (close match).
What color is Yellow?
Yellow is a translucent orange miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color Wash), code 72.085. Its screen color is approximately #EBA90C with a translucent finish.