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Phalanx Yellow

Citadel

Layer · #FFE200

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The stored digital swatch for Phalanx Yellow is a very light vivid yellow with a warm undertone. The leading same-type candidate, The Army Painter Warped Yellow, scores 85 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Yriel Yellow and Flash Gitz Yellow, both Citadel paints selected from the digital catalog. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.

Cross-brand results

Phalanx Yellow equivalents in other ranges

Review paint type as well as the color score for Phalanx Yellow. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.

Closest The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Warped Yellow, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.0).

The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Serpent Eye Yellow, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).

Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Radiant Yellow, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).

Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Fluorescent Yellow, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).

In the digital values, The Army Painter Warped Yellow is clearly cooler and more muted. 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.

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familyyellow
Lightnessvery light
Saturationvivid
Undertonewarm

Highlight and shade ladder

Pairs well with

Kantor Bluecomplement
Dawnstoneneutral anchor
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Match difficulty

Common color
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 4 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.

Possible uses for this color

edge highlightsyellows and highlights
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Phalanx Yellow?

The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Warped Yellow at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.

What color is Phalanx Yellow?

The approximate digital swatch for Phalanx Yellow is a very light vivid yellow with a warm undertone (hex #FFE200). It is not a physical paint measurement.

What do I highlight and shade Phalanx Yellow with?

The digital catalog suggests testing Flash Gitz Yellow for a lighter step and Yriel Yellow for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.

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