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Cyber Yellow Green Stuff World basic paint equivalents (#FFD800)
Cyber Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Cyber Yellow equivalent is Sunburst Yellow (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.3).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Cyber Yellow is Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.0).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Cyber Yellow.
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Top 5 closest equivalents
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
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Yriel YellowCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 0.3very strong proximity in the catalogue data2
Sunburst YellowCitadel (Games Workshop)
ΔE 1.3slight colour difference, well within acceptable range3
RADIANT YELLOWAK Interactive
ΔE 1.3slight colour difference, well within acceptable range4
Hawkshroud Yellow 4Warhammer
ΔE 1.6slight colour difference, well within acceptable range5
Moon Yellow (72.005)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 2.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable rangeBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Cyber Yellow?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Cyber Yellow in the current local catalogue is Yriel Yellow from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 0.32).
- Closest overall: Yriel Yellow (Citadel (Games Workshop), Delta-E 0.32)
- Closest Vallejo: Moon Yellow (72.005) (Delta-E 1.99)
- Closest Army Painter: Warped Yellow (Delta-E 2.9)
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:
- Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
- Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
- Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
- Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
- Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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Frequently asked questions
Cyber Yellow 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 1.99).
Yes, Cyber Yellow 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.
Cyber Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Cyber Yellow equivalent is Sunburst Yellow (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.3).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Cyber Yellow is Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 2.0).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Cyber Yellow.
Cyber Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Cyber Yellow equivalent is Sunburst Yellow (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.3. For Vallejo, the closest match to Cyber Yellow is Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.0. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Cyber Yellow.
Cyber Yellow Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 2.0.
Cyber Yellow Army Painter equivalent
No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Cyber Yellow.
Cyber Yellow equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Cyber Yellow requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm yellow range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Sunburst Yellow (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 1.3
- Closest Vallejo option : Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 2.0
- Closest Army Painter option : no close Army Painter equivalent
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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