Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb (Initial) from AK Interactive scores 93 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. Inferno Orange's approximate swatch sits in the yellow family: mid-tone in tone, moderate in saturation, warm in cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Dragon Fang and Skeleton Legion, both Two Thin Coats paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Inferno Orange equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Inferno Orange with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest AK Interactive equivalent: AK Interactive Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb (Initial), a small digital color distance (delta E 1.4).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Desert Yellow, similar digital colors (delta E 2.5).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya XF-60 Dark Yellow, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.8).
- From Scale75: Scale75 Tenere Yellow, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.9).
- Citadel's closest color: Citadel Hobgrot Hide, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.0).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Green Ochre, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.1).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 1.4. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
AK Interactive
The Army Painter
Tamiya
Scale75
Citadel
Vallejo
Revell
P3 Paints
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
Humbrol
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Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Two Thin Coats Inferno Orange?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is AK Interactive Ral 7028 Dunkelgelb (Initial) at 93% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Inferno Orange?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Desert Yellow at 88% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Inferno Orange?
The approximate digital swatch for Inferno Orange is a mid-tone moderate yellow with a warm undertone (hex #A68E42). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Inferno Orange with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Skeleton Legion for a lighter step and Dragon Fang for a darker step, both from Two Thin Coats. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.