Fluorescent Yellow vs Moss and Lichen

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Moss and Lichen is a little darker, more muted than Fluorescent Yellow.

Can I use Moss and Lichen instead of Fluorescent Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Moss and Lichen is a little darker, more muted than Fluorescent Yellow.

Can I use Fluorescent Yellow instead of Moss and Lichen?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fluorescent Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated.

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.