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SC-41 Nuclear Yellow · Scale75 · ΔE 1.47
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SC-41 Nuclear Yellow · Scale75 · ΔE 1.47
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scale75 | SC-41 Nuclear Yellow | 1.47 | Excellent |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Sunburst Yellow | 1.83 | Excellent |
| AK Interactive | RADIANT YELLOW | 1.83 | Excellent |
| Green Stuff World | Valkyrie Yellow | 1.87 | Excellent |
| Green Stuff World | Cyber Yellow | 1.99 | Excellent |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Yriel Yellow | 2.16 | Good |
| AK Interactive | PURULENT YELLOW | 3.54 | Good |
| Army Painter | Sunpetal | 3.89 | Good |
Moon Yellow (72.005) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Moon Yellow (72.005) equivalent is SC-41 Nuclear Yellow (Scale75) (ΔE 1.5).
Moon Yellow (72.005) is a acrylic from Vallejo Game Color, 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 reliable, 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 Moon Yellow (72.005) 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 Moon Yellow (72.005) 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.
Moon Yellow (72.005) is a acrylic paint from Vallejo Game Color. Use it in thin coats and verify the surrounding recipe on a test miniature.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Check finish and coverage on a test miniature if your workflow depends on a very specific texture or transparency.