In the pot, Lufthansa Yellow reads as a warm yellow, very light and vivid. This is a common color; 4 other brands cover it, the nearest being AK Interactive Deep Yellow at 93 percent. Shade down into Insignia Yellow, the nearest darker paint in the Humbrol line. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is AK Interactive Deep Yellow at 93% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
AK Interactive
Vallejo
The Army Painter
Revell
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Try any paint in the scheme toolMatch difficulty
Found in 4 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Lufthansa Yellow?
The closest same-finish match is AK Interactive Deep Yellow at 93% color similarity.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Lufthansa Yellow?
Yes. The closest Vallejo option is Deep Yellow at 87%, a same-finish match.
What color is Lufthansa Yellow?
Lufthansa Yellow is a very light vivid yellow with a warm undertone (hex #FFCC00).
What do I highlight and shade Lufthansa Yellow with?
Shade Lufthansa Yellow with Insignia Yellow in the same Humbrol range. For highlights, mix in a lighter tone or move to a brighter paint in the lane.