Paint equivalent guide

Yellow Ochre (70.913) Equivalent

Yellow Ochre (70.913) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Yellow Ochre (70.913) equivalent is OCHRE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.7).
For the Yellow Ochre (70.913) equivalent Vallejo, Deep Yellow (70.915) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.1).
The best Yellow Ochre (70.913) Army Painter equivalent is Crusader Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.1).

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Top 3 closest equivalents

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

1
OCHREAK Interactive
ΔE 1.7slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
MEDIUM SANDAK Interactive
ΔE 2.4slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
SC-11 Sahara YellowScale75
ΔE 3.7moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection

Best equivalents by brand

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Yellow Ochre (70.913)?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Yellow Ochre (70.913) in the current local catalogue is OCHRE from AK Interactive (Delta-E 1.71).

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Yellow Ochre (70.913) 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 Deep Yellow (70.915) (Delta E 4.12).

Yes, Yellow Ochre (70.913) 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 Ochre (70.913) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Yellow Ochre (70.913) equivalent is OCHRE (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.7).
For the Yellow Ochre (70.913) equivalent Vallejo, Deep Yellow (70.915) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.1).
The best Yellow Ochre (70.913) Army Painter equivalent is Crusader Gold (Army Painter) (ΔE 5.1).

Yellow Ochre (70.913) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Yellow Ochre (70.913) equivalent is OCHRE (AK Interactive) with Delta E 1.7. For a Yellow Ochre (70.913) equivalent Vallejo match, Deep Yellow (70.915) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.1 is the closest pick. The best Yellow Ochre (70.913) Army Painter equivalent is Crusader Gold (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.1.

Yellow Ochre (70.913) Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Deep Yellow (70.915) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.1.

Yellow Ochre (70.913) Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Crusader Gold (Army Painter) with Delta E 5.1.

Yellow Ochre (70.913) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Yellow Ochre (70.913) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm orange range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : OCHRE (AK Interactive) – ΔE 1.7
  • Closest Vallejo option : Deep Yellow (70.915) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.1
  • Closest Army Painter option : Crusader Gold (Army Painter) – ΔE 5.1

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.