Paint equivalent guide

Fluorescent Yellow Equivalent

Fluorescent Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Fluorescent Yellow equivalent is Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 9.0).
For the Fluorescent Yellow equivalent Vallejo, Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 9.0).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Fluorescent Yellow.

Green Stuff World fluorescent #F0F020

Top 4 closest equivalents

These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Yellow Fluorescent (70.730)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 9.0significant colour distance -- test before committing
2
Fluorescent Yellow (72.103)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 9.0significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
Mutation Green (72.105)Vallejo Game Color
ΔE 24.5significant colour distance -- test before committing
4
Green Fluorescent (70.737)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 25.2significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Fluorescent Yellow?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Fluorescent Yellow in the current local catalogue is Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 8.97).

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

Fluorescent 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 Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) (Delta E 8.97).

Yes, Fluorescent 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.

Fluorescent Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Fluorescent Yellow equivalent is Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 9.0).
For the Fluorescent Yellow equivalent Vallejo, Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 9.0).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for Fluorescent Yellow.

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

The closest Fluorescent Yellow equivalent is Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 9.0. For a Fluorescent Yellow equivalent Vallejo match, Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 9.0 is the closest pick. No close Army Painter equivalent found for Fluorescent Yellow.

Fluorescent Yellow Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 9.0.

Fluorescent Yellow Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Fluorescent Yellow.

Fluorescent Yellow equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

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

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 9.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 9.0
  • 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.