Pistachio vs Warped Yellow

Pistachio

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Standard
Code
AK11130
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f8e64c (estimate)

Warped Yellow

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#ffd434 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Warped Yellow is a little darker, warmer than Pistachio.

Can I use Warped Yellow instead of Pistachio?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Warped Yellow is a little darker, warmer than Pistachio.

Can I use Pistachio instead of Warped Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pistachio is a little lighter, cooler.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Pistachio on the colour wheel See Warped Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Pistachio

Other AK Interactive paints close to Warped Yellow

All matches: Pistachio equivalents · Warped Yellow equivalents

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