Sunny Yellow vs Life Vest Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Life Vest Yellow is a little darker, warmer than Sunny Yellow.

Can I use Life Vest Yellow instead of Sunny Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Life Vest Yellow is a little darker, warmer than Sunny Yellow.

Can I use Sunny Yellow instead of Life Vest Yellow?

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