Space Yellow vs Radiation Glow

Space Yellow

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
AK Quick Gen
Code
AK17011
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#db9e3f (estimate)

Radiation Glow

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f59a38 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Radiation Glow is more saturated, warmer than Space Yellow.

Can I use Radiation Glow instead of Space Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Radiation Glow is more saturated, warmer than Space Yellow.

Can I use Space Yellow instead of Radiation Glow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Space Yellow is more muted, 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 Space Yellow on the colour wheel See Radiation Glow on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Space Yellow

Other AK Interactive paints close to Radiation Glow

All matches: Space Yellow equivalents · Radiation Glow equivalents

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