Paint equivalent guide

No.6 Earth Yellow Equivalent

No.6 Earth Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest No.6 Earth Yellow equivalent is Wood Grain (70.828) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.1).
For the No.6 Earth Yellow equivalent Vallejo, Wood Grain (70.828) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.1).
The best No.6 Earth Yellow Army Painter equivalent is Wasteland Clay (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.6).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Wood Grain (70.828)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
2
Iyanden DarksunCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 5.1moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Light Brown (70.929)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 5.2moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for No.6 Earth Yellow?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to No.6 Earth Yellow in the current local catalogue is Wood Grain (70.828) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 5.11).

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.

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Frequently asked questions

No.6 Earth 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 Wood Grain (70.828) (Delta E 5.11).

Yes, No.6 Earth 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.

No.6 Earth Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest No.6 Earth Yellow equivalent is Wood Grain (70.828) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.1).
For the No.6 Earth Yellow equivalent Vallejo, Wood Grain (70.828) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.1).
The best No.6 Earth Yellow Army Painter equivalent is Wasteland Clay (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.6).

No.6 Earth Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest No.6 Earth Yellow equivalent is Wood Grain (70.828) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.1. For a No.6 Earth Yellow equivalent Vallejo match, Wood Grain (70.828) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.1 is the closest pick. The best No.6 Earth Yellow Army Painter equivalent is Wasteland Clay (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.6.

No.6 Earth Yellow Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Wood Grain (70.828) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.1.

No.6 Earth Yellow Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Wasteland Clay (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.6.

No.6 Earth Yellow equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, No.6 Earth Yellow requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Wood Grain (70.828) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.1
  • Closest Vallejo option : Wood Grain (70.828) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.1
  • Closest Army Painter option : Wasteland Clay (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.6

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.