Daemonic Yellow vs Light Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Yellow is more muted, cooler than Daemonic Yellow.

Can I use Light Yellow instead of Daemonic Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Light Yellow is more muted, cooler than Daemonic Yellow.

Can I use Daemonic Yellow instead of Light Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Daemonic Yellow is more saturated, warmer.

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.