Paint equivalent guide

Warped Yellow Equivalent

Warped Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Warped Yellow equivalent is Banana Split (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 1.7).
For the Warped Yellow equivalent Vallejo, Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.2).
The best Warped Yellow Army Painter equivalent is Daemonic Yellow (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.5).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

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

1
Banana SplitGreen Stuff World
ΔE 1.7slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
Moon Yellow (72.005)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 2.2slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
RADIANT YELLOWAK Interactive
ΔE 2.2slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
4
Sunburst YellowCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 2.3slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
5
SC-41 Nuclear YellowScale75
ΔE 2.4slight colour difference, well within acceptable range

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Warped Yellow?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Warped Yellow in the current local catalogue is Banana Split from Green Stuff World (Delta-E 1.67).

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

Warped Yellow is a paint from Army Painter. 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 Moon Yellow (72.005) (Delta E 2.18).

Yes, Warped Yellow is currently part of the Army Painter 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.

Warped Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Warped Yellow equivalent is Banana Split (Green Stuff World) (ΔE 1.7).
For the Warped Yellow equivalent Vallejo, Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.2).
The best Warped Yellow Army Painter equivalent is Daemonic Yellow (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.5).

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

The closest Warped Yellow equivalent is Banana Split (Green Stuff World) with Delta E 1.7. For a Warped Yellow equivalent Vallejo match, Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.2 is the closest pick. The best Warped Yellow Army Painter equivalent is Daemonic Yellow (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.5.

Warped Yellow Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.2.

Warped Yellow Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Daemonic Yellow (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.5.

Warped Yellow equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Banana Split (Green Stuff World) – ΔE 1.7
  • Closest Vallejo option : Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 2.2
  • Closest Army Painter option : Daemonic Yellow (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.5

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.