Moonbeam Yellow vs Phalanx Yellow

Moonbeam Yellow

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 1
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#ffb901 (estimate)

Phalanx Yellow

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#fcd228 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Phalanx Yellow is a little lighter, cooler than Moonbeam Yellow.

Can I use Phalanx Yellow instead of Moonbeam Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Phalanx Yellow is a little lighter, cooler than Moonbeam Yellow.

Can I use Moonbeam Yellow instead of Phalanx Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Moonbeam Yellow is a little darker, warmer.

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 Moonbeam Yellow on the colour wheel See Phalanx Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Moonbeam Yellow

Other Army Painter paints close to Phalanx Yellow

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