Mid Mustard Khaki vs Dark Yellow 2

Mid Mustard Khaki

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Historical
Code
WP4158P
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#98884c (estimate)

Dark Yellow 2

Brand
Tamiya
Range
XF Flat Acrylic
Code
XF-88
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#baa64f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Yellow 2 is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Mid Mustard Khaki.

Can I use Dark Yellow 2 instead of Mid Mustard Khaki?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Dark Yellow 2 is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Mid Mustard Khaki.

Can I use Mid Mustard Khaki instead of Dark Yellow 2?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mid Mustard Khaki is noticeably darker, much more muted.

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 Mid Mustard Khaki on the colour wheel See Dark Yellow 2 on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Mid Mustard Khaki

Other Army Painter paints close to Dark Yellow 2

All matches: Mid Mustard Khaki equivalents · Dark Yellow 2 equivalents

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