Slime Yellow vs Moon Dust

How close are they?

ΔE 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Moon Dust is more saturated, warmer than Slime Yellow.

Can I use Moon Dust instead of Slime Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Moon Dust is more saturated, warmer than Slime Yellow.

Can I use Slime Yellow instead of Moon Dust?

The same difference applies the other way round: Slime Yellow 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.