SC-09 Lemon Yellow
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Paint equivalent guide
Plaguetoad Venom 5 Warhammer acrylic paint equivalents (#C8D600)
Plaguetoad Venom 5 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Plaguetoad Venom 5 equivalent is SC-09 Lemon Yellow (Scale75) (ΔE 1.8).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Plaguetoad Venom 5.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Plaguetoad Venom 5 is Vivid Volt (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.4).
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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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SC-09 Lemon YellowScale75
ΔE 1.8slight colour difference, well within acceptable range2
LUMINOUS GREENAK Interactive
ΔE 3.0moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection3
PISTACHIOAK Interactive
ΔE 5.5moderate colour difference, noticeable on close inspection4
FLUORESCENT YELLOWAK Interactive
ΔE 6.6significant colour distance -- test before committingBest equivalents by brand
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Plaguetoad Venom 5?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Plaguetoad Venom 5 in the current local catalogue is SC-09 Lemon Yellow from Scale75 (Delta-E 1.77).
- Closest overall: SC-09 Lemon Yellow (Scale75, Delta-E 1.77)
- Closest Vallejo: Yellow Green (72.007) (Delta-E 8.2)
- Closest Army Painter: Vivid Volt (Delta-E 3.44)
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
Plaguetoad Venom 5 is a paint from Warhammer. 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, Plaguetoad Venom 5 is currently part of the Warhammer 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.
Plaguetoad Venom 5 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Plaguetoad Venom 5 equivalent is SC-09 Lemon Yellow (Scale75) (ΔE 1.8).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Plaguetoad Venom 5.
For Army Painter, the closest match to Plaguetoad Venom 5 is Vivid Volt (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.4).
Plaguetoad Venom 5 is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Plaguetoad Venom 5 equivalent is SC-09 Lemon Yellow (Scale75) with Delta E 1.8. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Plaguetoad Venom 5. For Army Painter, the closest match to Plaguetoad Venom 5 is Vivid Volt (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.4.
Plaguetoad Venom 5 Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Plaguetoad Venom 5.
Plaguetoad Venom 5 Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Vivid Volt (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.4.
Plaguetoad Venom 5 equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, Plaguetoad Venom 5 requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the warm yellow range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : SC-09 Lemon Yellow (Scale75) – ΔE 1.8
- Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
- Closest Army Painter option : Vivid Volt (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.4
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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