Moon Yellow (72.005)
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SC-41 Nuclear Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-41 Nuclear Yellow equivalent is Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 1.5).
For the SC-41 Nuclear Yellow equivalent Vallejo, Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 1.5).
The best SC-41 Nuclear Yellow Army Painter equivalent is Warped Yellow (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.4).
These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-41 Nuclear Yellow in the current local catalogue is Moon Yellow (72.005) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 1.47).
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:
SC-41 Nuclear 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 Moon Yellow (72.005) (Delta E 1.47).
Yes, SC-41 Nuclear 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-41 Nuclear Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-41 Nuclear Yellow equivalent is Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 1.5).
For the SC-41 Nuclear Yellow equivalent Vallejo, Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 1.5).
The best SC-41 Nuclear Yellow Army Painter equivalent is Warped Yellow (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.4).
SC-41 Nuclear Yellow is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-41 Nuclear Yellow equivalent is Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 1.5. For a SC-41 Nuclear Yellow equivalent Vallejo match, Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 1.5 is the closest pick. The best SC-41 Nuclear Yellow Army Painter equivalent is Warped Yellow (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.4.
The closest Vallejo match is Moon Yellow (72.005) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 1.5.
The best Army Painter option is Warped Yellow (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.4.
As a paint, SC-41 Nuclear Yellow 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.