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Oil Paint Yellow Ochre AK Interactive oil paint equivalents (#C89020)

Oil Paint Yellow Ochre is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Oil Paint Yellow Ochre equivalent is SC-98 Inktense Ochre (Scale75) (ΔE 2.4).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Oil Paint Yellow Ochre.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Oil Paint Yellow Ochre is Light Tone (Army Painter) (ΔE 13.6).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
SC-98 Inktense OchreScale75
ΔE 2.4slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Inktense YellowScale75
ΔE 6.2significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
Flesh WashCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.1significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Ogryn Flesh WashCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 7.1significant colour distance -- test before committing
5
Seraphim SepiaCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 13.2significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Oil Paint Yellow Ochre?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Oil Paint Yellow Ochre in the current local catalogue is SC-98 Inktense Ochre from Scale75 (Delta-E 2.36).

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

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Frequently asked questions

Oil Paint Yellow Ochre 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.

No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.

Yes, Oil Paint Yellow Ochre 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.

Oil Paint Yellow Ochre is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Oil Paint Yellow Ochre equivalent is SC-98 Inktense Ochre (Scale75) (ΔE 2.4).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Oil Paint Yellow Ochre.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Oil Paint Yellow Ochre is Light Tone (Army Painter) (ΔE 13.6).

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

The closest Oil Paint Yellow Ochre equivalent is SC-98 Inktense Ochre (Scale75) with Delta E 2.4. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Oil Paint Yellow Ochre. For Army Painter, the closest match to Oil Paint Yellow Ochre is Light Tone (Army Painter) with Delta E 13.6.

Oil Paint Yellow Ochre Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Oil Paint Yellow Ochre.

Oil Paint Yellow Ochre Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Light Tone (Army Painter) with Delta E 13.6.

Oil Paint Yellow Ochre equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Oil Paint Yellow Ochre requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : SC-98 Inktense Ochre (Scale75) – ΔE 2.4
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : Light Tone (Army Painter) – ΔE 13.6

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.

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