Medium Orange vs Gold Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Gold Yellow is more saturated, warmer than Medium Orange.

Can I use Gold Yellow instead of Medium Orange?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Gold Yellow is more saturated, warmer than Medium Orange.

Can I use Medium Orange instead of Gold Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Medium Orange 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.