Sol Yellow's approximate swatch sits in the yellow family: light in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Roasted Brown and Honey, both Scale75 paints selected from the digital catalog. Monument Pro Acryl Bismuth Yellow is a close digital color candidate at 90 percent within the same broad paint-type group. A high digital score does not certify a physical match; compare it with the original after drying.
Sol Yellow equivalents in other ranges
1 of the 11 brands with a listed match have a candidate in the same broad paint-type group scoring at least 88% digital color similarity to Scale75 Sol Yellow.
- Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Bismuth Yellow, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.0).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Interior Yellow Green, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 16 Sandy Yellow (RAL 1024), a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
- Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Flak Gun Yellow, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.8).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo German Yellow, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.0).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-88 Dark Yellow 2, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.4).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.0 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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.
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Revell
Two Thin Coats
Vallejo
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Humbrol
Citadel
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Highlight and shade ladder
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Found in 2 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 Scale75 Sol Yellow?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Bismuth Yellow at 90% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Vallejo equivalent of Sol Yellow?
A Vallejo candidate to check is German Yellow at 75% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Sol Yellow?
The approximate digital swatch for Sol Yellow is a light moderate yellow with a warm undertone (hex #C0A83B). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Sol Yellow with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Honey for a lighter step and Roasted Brown for a darker step, both from Scale75. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.