PALE YELLOW
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Banana Split is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Banana Split equivalent is PALE YELLOW (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.4).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Banana Split is Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.6).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Banana Split is Warped Yellow (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.7).
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
Ranked by Delta-E CIEDE2000 · All brands · Interactive
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Banana Split in the current local catalogue is Warped Yellow from Army Painter (Delta-E 1.67).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
Banana Split is a paint from Green Stuff World. 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 3.65).
Yes, Banana Split is currently part of the Green Stuff World 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.
Banana Split is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Banana Split equivalent is PALE YELLOW (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.4).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Banana Split is Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 3.6).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Banana Split is Warped Yellow (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.7).
Banana Split is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Banana Split equivalent is PALE YELLOW (AK Interactive) with Delta E 2.4. For Vallejo, the closest match to Banana Split is Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.6. For Army Painter, the closest match to Banana Split is Warped Yellow (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.7.
The closest Vallejo match is Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 3.6.
The best Army Painter option is Warped Yellow (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.7.
As a paint, Banana Split requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm yellow range.
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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