Method
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
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| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scale75 | SC-100 Inktense Lime | 16.97 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Pallid Bone | 20.29 | Distant |
| Scale75 | Inktense Yellow | 21.35 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Angelic Gold | 22.53 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Sand Golem | 24.34 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Ghoul Skin | 25.44 | Distant |
| Army Painter | Holy White | 26.42 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Skeleton Horde | 29.83 | Distant |
As a Contrast paint, this colour combines pigment and medium to deliver shade and base tone in one application over a light primer. Yellow is one of the most challenging colours to apply opaquely — this tone rewards careful layering..
The closest Bad Moon Yellow equivalent is the strongest substitute listed on this page.
Bad Moon Yellow is a contrast 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 Bad Moon Yellow 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 Bad Moon Yellow equivalent ensures consistent results across your painting workflow. Use this page as a paint conversion chart to compare the Vallejo equivalent, the Army Painter equivalent, and other close options before committing to a full army.
A paint guide is most valuable when it connects colour, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use Bad Moon Yellow as your main contrast colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a white primer. Thin it with Contrast Medium if needed. Good companion colours include Corax White, Flash Gitz Yellow and Averland Sunset.
Avoid using it for a dark primer without a brighter undercoat.
Use Bad Moon Yellow as your main contrast colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has medium coverage. It works best over a white primer. Thin it with Contrast Medium if needed. Good companion colours include Corax White, Flash Gitz Yellow and Averland Sunset.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Avoid using it for a dark primer without a brighter undercoat.