Yellow Ochre's approximate swatch sits in the orange family: light in tone, vivid in saturation, warm in cast. The leading same-type candidate, Two Thin Coats Cerberus Brown, scores 87 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Dark Sand for a darker step and Beige for a lighter step. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Yellow Ochre equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Yellow Ochre. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Two Thin Coats equivalent: Two Thin Coats Cerberus Brown, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.5).
Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Honey, similar digital colors (delta E 3.1).
Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Primary Yellow, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
From AK Interactive: AK Interactive Volcanic Yellow, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.0).
In the digital values, Two Thin Coats Cerberus Brown is clearly cooler and more muted. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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.
Two Thin Coats
Scale75
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Citadel
Tamiya
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Revell
Humbrol
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Found in 4 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 Vallejo Yellow Ochre?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Two Thin Coats Cerberus Brown at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Yellow Ochre?
A Citadel candidate to check is Zamesi Desert at 78% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What color is Yellow Ochre?
The approximate digital swatch for Yellow Ochre is a light vivid orange with a warm undertone (hex #DEAA45). It is not a physical paint measurement.