Humbrol Lufthansa Yellow is a close digital color candidate at 88 percent within the same broad paint-type group. The stored digital swatch for Yellow is a very light vivid yellow with a warm undertone. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Pistachio and Radiant Yellow, both AK Interactive paints selected from the digital catalog. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Yellow equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Yellow with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 197 Lufthansa Yellow, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.3).
- Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Golden Cream, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 15 Yellow/Gelb (RAL 1017), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Deep Yellow, similar digital colors (delta E 3.4).
- From Tamiya: Tamiya XF-3 Flat Yellow, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Daemonic Yellow, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.2).
In the digital values, Humbrol Lufthansa Yellow is clearly warmer and more saturated. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
Revell
Vallejo
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
P3 Paints
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Found in 5 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Yellow?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Lufthansa Yellow at 88% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Yellow?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Deep Yellow at 83% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Yellow?
The approximate digital swatch for Yellow is a very light vivid yellow with a warm undertone (hex #FDCB36). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Yellow with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Radiant Yellow for a lighter step and Pistachio for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.