Paint equivalent guide

Clear Yellow Equivalent

Clear Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Clear Yellow equivalent is Banana Split (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 2.2).
For the Clear Yellow equivalent Vallejo, Lemon Yellow (70.952) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.1).
The best Clear Yellow Army Painter equivalent is Warped Yellow (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.0).

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Top 4 closest equivalents

These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Banana SplitGreen Stuff World
ΔE 2.2slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Warped YellowArmy Painter
ΔE 3.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Lemon Yellow (70.952)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
4
Sigismund Yellow ClearCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 3.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Clear Yellow?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Clear Yellow in the current local catalogue is Banana Split from Green Stuff World (Delta-E 2.24).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

What to check before replacing this base

Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:

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Frequently asked questions

Clear Yellow is a paint from AK Interactive. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.

The closest Vallejo option is Lemon Yellow (70.952) (Delta E 3.13).

Yes, Clear Yellow is currently part of the AK Interactive range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.

Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.

Clear Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Clear Yellow equivalent is Banana Split (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 2.2).
For the Clear Yellow equivalent Vallejo, Lemon Yellow (70.952) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.1).
The best Clear Yellow Army Painter equivalent is Warped Yellow (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.0).

Clear Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Clear Yellow equivalent is Banana Split (Green Stuff World) with Delta E 2.2. For a Clear Yellow equivalent Vallejo match, Lemon Yellow (70.952) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.1 is the closest pick. The best Clear Yellow Army Painter equivalent is Warped Yellow (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.0.

Clear Yellow Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Lemon Yellow (70.952) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.1.

Clear Yellow Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Warped Yellow (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.0.

Clear Yellow equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Clear Yellow requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm yellow range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Banana Split (Green Stuff World) – ΔE 2.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : Lemon Yellow (70.952) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 3.1
  • Closest Army Painter option : Warped Yellow (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.0

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.

Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.