This is a common color; 4 other brands cover it, the nearest being Humbrol Lemon Yellow at 90 percent. Luminous Yellow (RAL 1026) is a very light vivid yellow with a warm undertone. To deepen it, Yellow (RAL 1018) is the darker step in the same Revell range. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Humbrol Lemon Yellow at 90% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Humbrol
Citadel
Tamiya
AK Interactive
Scale75
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
The Army Painter
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
Found in 4 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Luminous Yellow (RAL 1026)?
The closest same-finish match is Humbrol Lemon Yellow at 90% color similarity.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Luminous Yellow (RAL 1026)?
Yes. The closest Citadel option is Flash Gitz Yellow at 84%, a same-finish match.
What color is Luminous Yellow (RAL 1026)?
Luminous Yellow (RAL 1026) is a very light vivid yellow with a warm undertone (hex #FFFF00).
What do I highlight and shade Luminous Yellow (RAL 1026) with?
Shade Luminous Yellow (RAL 1026) with Yellow (RAL 1018) in the same Revell range. For highlights, mix in a lighter tone or move to a brighter paint in the lane.