Paint equivalent guide

Ice Yellow Equivalent

ICE YELLOW is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest ICE YELLOW equivalent is Space Dust (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.0).
For the ICE YELLOW equivalent Vallejo, Pale Yellow (72.097) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.5).
The best ICE YELLOW Army Painter equivalent is Space Dust (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.0).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for ICE YELLOW?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to ICE YELLOW in the current local catalogue is Space Dust from Army Painter (Delta-E 3.98).

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

ICE 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 Pale Yellow (72.097) (Delta E 5.50).

Yes, ICE 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.

ICE YELLOW is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest ICE YELLOW equivalent is Space Dust (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.0).
For the ICE YELLOW equivalent Vallejo, Pale Yellow (72.097) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 5.5).
The best ICE YELLOW Army Painter equivalent is Space Dust (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.0).

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

The closest ICE YELLOW equivalent is Space Dust (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.0. For a ICE YELLOW equivalent Vallejo match, Pale Yellow (72.097) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 5.5 is the closest pick. The best ICE YELLOW Army Painter equivalent is Space Dust (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.0.

ICE YELLOW Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Pale Yellow (72.097) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 5.5.

ICE YELLOW Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Space Dust (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.0.

ICE YELLOW equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Space Dust (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : Pale Yellow (72.097) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 5.5
  • Closest Army Painter option : Space Dust (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.0

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.