Fluorescent Yellow (72.103)
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Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) Vallejo Model Color fluorescent paint equivalents (#CCFF00)
Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) equivalent is Fluorescent Yellow (72.103) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 0.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) is Fluorescent Yellow (72.103) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 0.0).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) is Vivid Volt (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.6).
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Yellow Fluorescent (70.730)?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) in the current local catalogue is Fluorescent Yellow (72.103) from Vallejo Game Color (Delta-E 0.0).
- Closest overall: Fluorescent Yellow (72.103) (Vallejo Game Color, Delta-E 0.0)
- Closest Vallejo: Fluorescent Yellow (72.103) (Delta-E 0.0)
- Closest Army Painter: Vivid Volt (Delta-E 7.56)
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
Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) is a paint from Vallejo Model 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 Fluorescent Yellow (72.103) (Delta E 0.00).
Yes, Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) is currently part of the Vallejo Model 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.
Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) equivalent is Fluorescent Yellow (72.103) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 0.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) is Fluorescent Yellow (72.103) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 0.0).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) is Vivid Volt (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.6).
Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) equivalent is Fluorescent Yellow (72.103) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 0.0. For Vallejo, the closest match to Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) is Fluorescent Yellow (72.103) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 0.0. For Army Painter, the closest match to Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) is Vivid Volt (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.6.
Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Fluorescent Yellow (72.103) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 0.0.
Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Vivid Volt (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.6.
Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Yellow Fluorescent (70.730) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep green range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Fluorescent Yellow (72.103) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 0.0
- Closest Vallejo option : Fluorescent Yellow (72.103) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 0.0
- Closest Army Painter option : Vivid Volt (Army Painter) – ΔE 7.6
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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