Paint equivalent guide

Laser Yellow Equivalent

LASER YELLOW is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest LASER YELLOW equivalent is Hexos Palesun (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.5).
For the LASER YELLOW equivalent Vallejo, Lemon Yellow (70.952) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.3).
The best LASER YELLOW Army Painter equivalent is Vivid Volt (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.4).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for LASER YELLOW?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to LASER YELLOW in the current local catalogue is Dorn Yellow from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 3.52).

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

LASER 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 4.26).

Yes, LASER 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.

LASER YELLOW is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest LASER YELLOW equivalent is Hexos Palesun (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.5).
For the LASER YELLOW equivalent Vallejo, Lemon Yellow (70.952) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.3).
The best LASER YELLOW Army Painter equivalent is Vivid Volt (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.4).

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

The closest LASER YELLOW equivalent is Hexos Palesun (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 3.5. For a LASER YELLOW equivalent Vallejo match, Lemon Yellow (70.952) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.3 is the closest pick. The best LASER YELLOW Army Painter equivalent is Vivid Volt (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.4.

LASER YELLOW Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Lemon Yellow (70.952) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.3.

LASER YELLOW Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Vivid Volt (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.4.

LASER YELLOW equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Hexos Palesun (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 3.5
  • Closest Vallejo option : Lemon Yellow (70.952) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.3
  • Closest Army Painter option : Vivid Volt (Army Painter) – ΔE 6.4

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.