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YELLOW · AK Interactive · ΔE 0.27
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YELLOW · AK Interactive · ΔE 0.27
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Interactive | YELLOW | 0.27 | Excellent |
| Army Painter | Moonbeam Yellow | 1.03 | Excellent |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Shining Gold | 2.85 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Golden Yellow | 3.27 | Good |
| Vallejo Model Color | Golden Yellow (70.948) | 3.60 | Good |
| AK Interactive | DIRTY YELLOW | 4.44 | Good |
| AK Interactive | DEEP YELLOW | 5.00 | Acceptable |
| Scale75 | Tenere Yellow | 7.01 | Acceptable |
As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Orange hues add warmth and contrast to fabrics, flames, and faction-specific trim details.
The closest Averland Sunset equivalent is YELLOW (AK Interactive) (ΔE 0.3).
Averland Sunset is a base from Citadel (Games Workshop), commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
This paint is typically used for:
Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around medium, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.
Consider the following when working with this paint:
A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.
For best results with Averland Sunset on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.
Choosing the right Averland Sunset equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.
A useful paint guide should connect colour accuracy, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use Averland Sunset as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a white or Wraithbone primer only; never directly over black. Thin it very lightly, as it is already fluid. Good companion colours include Casandora Yellow, Yriel Yellow, Flash Gitz Yellow and Agrax Earthshade.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use Averland Sunset as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a white or Wraithbone primer only; never directly over black. Thin it very lightly, as it is already fluid. Good companion colours include Casandora Yellow, Yriel Yellow, Flash Gitz Yellow and Agrax Earthshade.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.