Fiendish Yellow vs Averland Sunset

How close are they?

ΔE 4.2, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Averland Sunset is a little lighter than Fiendish Yellow.

✓ Army Painter Fanatic conversion chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Averland Sunset instead of Fiendish Yellow?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). Averland Sunset is a little lighter than Fiendish Yellow.

Can I use Fiendish Yellow instead of Averland Sunset?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fiendish Yellow is a little darker.

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.