SAND YELLOW
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Paint equivalent guide
Sun Yellow (72.006) Vallejo Game Color acrylic paint equivalents (#EFC220)
Sun Yellow (72.006) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Sun Yellow (72.006) equivalent is SAND YELLOW (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.6).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Sun Yellow (72.006).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Sun Yellow (72.006) is Yriel Yellow (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.5).
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Top 4 closest equivalents
These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
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SAND YELLOWAK Interactive
ΔE 2.6slight colour difference, well within acceptable range2
DEEP YELLOWAK Interactive
ΔE 2.8slight colour difference, well within acceptable range3
Tenere YellowScale75
ΔE 3.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection4
Megaboss Yellow 2Warhammer
ΔE 3.4moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspectionBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Sun Yellow (72.006)?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Sun Yellow (72.006) in the current local catalogue is Yriel Yellow from Army Painter (Delta-E 1.49).
- Closest overall: Yriel Yellow (Army Painter, Delta-E 1.49)
- Closest Vallejo: German Yellow (70.806) (Delta-E 3.6)
- Closest Army Painter: Yriel Yellow (Delta-E 1.49)
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
Sun Yellow (72.006) 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.
No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.
Yes, Sun Yellow (72.006) 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.
Sun Yellow (72.006) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Sun Yellow (72.006) equivalent is SAND YELLOW (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.6).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Sun Yellow (72.006).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Sun Yellow (72.006) is Yriel Yellow (Army Painter) (ΔE 1.5).
Sun Yellow (72.006) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Sun Yellow (72.006) equivalent is SAND YELLOW (AK Interactive) with Delta E 2.6. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Sun Yellow (72.006). For Army Painter, the closest match to Sun Yellow (72.006) is Yriel Yellow (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.5.
Sun Yellow (72.006) Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Sun Yellow (72.006).
Sun Yellow (72.006) Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Yriel Yellow (Army Painter) with Delta E 1.5.
Sun Yellow (72.006) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Sun Yellow (72.006) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm yellow range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : SAND YELLOW (AK Interactive) – ΔE 2.6
- Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
- Closest Army Painter option : Yriel Yellow (Army Painter) – ΔE 1.5
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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