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Moon Yellow (72.005) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Moon Yellow (72.005) equivalent is SC-41 Nuclear Yellow (Scale75) (ΔE 1.5).
For the Moon Yellow (72.005) equivalent Vallejo, Lemon Yellow (70.952) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.7).
The best Moon Yellow (72.005) Army Painter equivalent is Warped Yellow (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.2).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Moon Yellow (72.005) in the current local catalogue is SC-41 Nuclear Yellow from Scale75 (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:
Moon Yellow (72.005) is a paint from Vallejo Game Color. 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 Lemon Yellow (70.952) (Delta E 3.68).
Yes, Moon Yellow (72.005) is currently part of the Vallejo Game Color 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.
Moon Yellow (72.005) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Moon Yellow (72.005) equivalent is SC-41 Nuclear Yellow (Scale75) (ΔE 1.5).
For the Moon Yellow (72.005) equivalent Vallejo, Lemon Yellow (70.952) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 3.7).
The best Moon Yellow (72.005) Army Painter equivalent is Warped Yellow (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.2).
Moon Yellow (72.005) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Moon Yellow (72.005) equivalent is SC-41 Nuclear Yellow (Scale75) with Delta E 1.5. For a Moon Yellow (72.005) equivalent Vallejo match, Lemon Yellow (70.952) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.7 is the closest pick. The best Moon Yellow (72.005) Army Painter equivalent is Warped Yellow (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.2.
The closest Vallejo match is Lemon Yellow (70.952) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 3.7.
The best Army Painter option is Warped Yellow (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.2.
As a paint, Moon Yellow (72.005) 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.