Laser Yellow vs Yellow Green

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Yellow Green is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Laser Yellow.

✓ AK 3rd Generation equivalence chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Yellow Green instead of Laser Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Yellow Green is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Laser Yellow.

Can I use Laser Yellow instead of Yellow Green?

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