Paint equivalent guide

SC-11 Sahara Yellow Scale75 acrylic paint equivalents (#D0A020)

SC-11 Sahara Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-11 Sahara Yellow equivalent is Deep Yellow (70.915) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
For Vallejo, the closest match to SC-11 Sahara Yellow is Deep Yellow (70.915) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for SC-11 Sahara Yellow.

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Top 3 closest equivalents

These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Deep Yellow (70.915)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 2.1slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
MEDIUM SANDAK Interactive
ΔE 3.3moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection
3
Yellow Ochre (70.913)Vallejo Model Color
ΔE 3.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for SC-11 Sahara Yellow?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-11 Sahara Yellow in the current local catalogue is Deep Yellow (70.915) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.12).

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

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Frequently asked questions

SC-11 Sahara 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.

The closest Vallejo option is Deep Yellow (70.915) (Delta E 2.12).

Yes, SC-11 Sahara 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-11 Sahara Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-11 Sahara Yellow equivalent is Deep Yellow (70.915) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
For Vallejo, the closest match to SC-11 Sahara Yellow is Deep Yellow (70.915) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.1).
No close Army Painter equivalent found for SC-11 Sahara Yellow.

SC-11 Sahara Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest SC-11 Sahara Yellow equivalent is Deep Yellow (70.915) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.1. For Vallejo, the closest match to SC-11 Sahara Yellow is Deep Yellow (70.915) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.1. No close Army Painter equivalent found for SC-11 Sahara Yellow.

SC-11 Sahara Yellow Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Deep Yellow (70.915) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.1.

SC-11 Sahara Yellow Army Painter equivalent

No Army Painter equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for SC-11 Sahara Yellow.

SC-11 Sahara Yellow equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, SC-11 Sahara Yellow requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Deep Yellow (70.915) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.1
  • Closest Vallejo option : Deep Yellow (70.915) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.1
  • 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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