P3 Paints Cygnus Yellow is a close digital color candidate at 95 percent within the same broad paint-type group. Yellow (RAL 1018)'s approximate swatch sits in the yellow family: very light in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. Digital color suggestions within Revell are Lufthansa Yellow (RAL 1028) for a darker step and Yellow/Gelb (RAL 1018) for a lighter step. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Yellow (RAL 1018) equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Yellow (RAL 1018) with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest P3 Paints equivalent: P3 Paints Cygnus Yellow, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.0).
- Nearest in the Two Thin Coats catalog: Two Thin Coats Serpent Eye Yellow, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.9).
- Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Cyber Yellow, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.1).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Lemon Yellow, similar digital colors (delta E 2.2).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Zinc Chromate Yellow, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.2).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Daemonic Yellow, similar digital colors (delta E 2.8).
The stored swatch for P3 Paints Cygnus Yellow is slightly cooler and more muted than the swatch for Yellow (RAL 1018). Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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.
P3 Paints
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
Vallejo
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Citadel
Humbrol
Tamiya
Scale75
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Pairs well with
Match difficulty
Found in 7 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Yellow (RAL 1018)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is P3 Paints Cygnus Yellow at 95% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Yellow (RAL 1018)?
A Vallejo candidate to check is Lemon Yellow at 89% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Yellow (RAL 1018)?
The approximate digital swatch for Yellow (RAL 1018) is a very light vivid yellow with a warm undertone (hex #EBD001). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Yellow (RAL 1018) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Yellow/Gelb (RAL 1018) for a lighter step and Lufthansa Yellow (RAL 1028) for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.