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SC-09 Lemon Yellow Scale75 acrylic paint equivalents (#C8D018)
SC-09 Lemon Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-09 Lemon Yellow equivalent is LUMINOUS GREEN (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.0).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for SC-09 Lemon Yellow.
For Army Painter, the closest match to SC-09 Lemon Yellow is Vivid Volt (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.5).
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Top 4 closest equivalents
These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
1
Plaguetoad Venom 5Warhammer
ΔE 1.8slight colour difference, well within acceptable range2
LUMINOUS GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 3.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range3
PISTACHIOAK Interactive
ΔE 4.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection4
FLUORESCENT YELLOWAK Interactive
ΔE 6.8significant colour distance -- test before committingBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for SC-09 Lemon Yellow?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-09 Lemon Yellow in the current local catalogue is Plaguetoad Venom 5 from Warhammer (Delta-E 1.77).
- Closest overall: Plaguetoad Venom 5 (Warhammer, Delta-E 1.77)
- Closest Vallejo: Yellow Green (72.007) (Delta-E 7.76)
- Closest Army Painter: Vivid Volt (Delta-E 4.53)
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
SC-09 Lemon Yellow is a paint from Scale75. 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, SC-09 Lemon Yellow is currently part of the Scale75 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.
SC-09 Lemon Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-09 Lemon Yellow equivalent is LUMINOUS GREEN (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.0).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for SC-09 Lemon Yellow.
For Army Painter, the closest match to SC-09 Lemon Yellow is Vivid Volt (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.5).
SC-09 Lemon Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-09 Lemon Yellow equivalent is LUMINOUS GREEN (AK Interactive) with Delta E 3.0. No close Vallejo equivalent found for SC-09 Lemon Yellow. For Army Painter, the closest match to SC-09 Lemon Yellow is Vivid Volt (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.5.
SC-09 Lemon Yellow Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for SC-09 Lemon Yellow.
SC-09 Lemon Yellow Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Vivid Volt (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.5.
SC-09 Lemon Yellow equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, SC-09 Lemon Yellow requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm yellow range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : LUMINOUS GREEN (AK Interactive) – ΔE 3.0
- Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
- Closest Army Painter option : Vivid Volt (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.5
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.
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