Volcanic Yellow vs Moonbeam Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Moonbeam Yellow is a little darker, much more saturated than Volcanic Yellow.

Can I use Moonbeam Yellow instead of Volcanic Yellow?

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

Can I use Volcanic Yellow instead of Moonbeam Yellow?

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