Pale Gold Yellow vs Golden Griffon

How close are they?

ΔE 15.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Golden Griffon is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Pale Gold Yellow.

Can I use Golden Griffon instead of Pale Gold Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Golden Griffon is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Pale Gold Yellow.

Can I use Pale Gold Yellow instead of Golden Griffon?

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