Moon Yellow's approximate swatch sits in the yellow family: light in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. The leading same-type candidate, Revell Lufthansa Yellow/Lufthansa - Gelb (RAL 1028), scores 87 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Yellow for a darker step and Deep Yellow for a lighter step. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Moon Yellow equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Moon Yellow. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 310 Lufthansa Yellow/Lufthansa - Gelb (RAL 1028), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.6).
Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Averland Sunset, similar digital colors (delta E 3.8).
Best Tamiya option: Tamiya XF-3 Flat Yellow, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Yellow, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.7).
The stored swatch for Revell Lufthansa Yellow/Lufthansa - Gelb (RAL 1028) is slightly lighter than the swatch for Moon Yellow. 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.
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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 Vallejo Moon Yellow?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Lufthansa Yellow/Lufthansa - Gelb (RAL 1028) at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Moon Yellow?
A Citadel candidate to check is Averland Sunset at 81% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Moon Yellow?
The approximate digital swatch for Moon Yellow is a light vivid yellow with a warm undertone (hex #EEB800). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Moon Yellow with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Deep Yellow for a lighter step and Yellow for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.