In the pot, Yellow/Gelb (RAL 1018) reads as a warm yellow, very light and vivid. This is a common color; 5 other brands cover it, the nearest being Vallejo Light Yellow at 93 percent. Shade down into Yellow (RAL 1017), the nearest darker paint in the Revell line. In practice you can substitute across brands here without anyone noticing at arm's length.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Vallejo Light Yellow at 93% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
AK Interactive
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
P3 Paints
Tamiya
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
Found in 5 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Yellow/Gelb (RAL 1018)?
The closest same-finish match is Vallejo Light Yellow at 93% color similarity.
What color is Yellow/Gelb (RAL 1018)?
Yellow/Gelb (RAL 1018) is a very light vivid yellow with a warm undertone (hex #FFD64D).
What do I highlight and shade Yellow/Gelb (RAL 1018) with?
Shade Yellow/Gelb (RAL 1018) with Yellow (RAL 1017) in the same Revell range. For highlights, mix in a lighter tone or move to a brighter paint in the lane.