Paint equivalent guide

Deep Yellow Equivalent

DEEP YELLOW is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest DEEP YELLOW equivalent is Daemonic Yellow (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.2).
For the DEEP YELLOW equivalent Vallejo, Sun Yellow (72.006) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.8).
The best DEEP YELLOW Army Painter equivalent is Daemonic Yellow (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.2).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for DEEP YELLOW?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to DEEP YELLOW in the current local catalogue is Daemonic Yellow from Army Painter (Delta-E 1.16).

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

DEEP 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 Sun Yellow (72.006) (Delta E 2.82).

Yes, DEEP 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.

DEEP YELLOW is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest DEEP YELLOW equivalent is Daemonic Yellow (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.2).
For the DEEP YELLOW equivalent Vallejo, Sun Yellow (72.006) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.8).
The best DEEP YELLOW Army Painter equivalent is Daemonic Yellow (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.2).

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

The closest DEEP YELLOW equivalent is Daemonic Yellow (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.2. For a DEEP YELLOW equivalent Vallejo match, Sun Yellow (72.006) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.8 is the closest pick. The best DEEP YELLOW Army Painter equivalent is Daemonic Yellow (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.2.

DEEP YELLOW Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Sun Yellow (72.006) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.8.

DEEP YELLOW Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Daemonic Yellow (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.2.

DEEP YELLOW equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Daemonic Yellow (Army Painter) – ΔE 1.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : Sun Yellow (72.006) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 2.8
  • Closest Army Painter option : Daemonic Yellow (Army Painter) – ΔE 1.2

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.