Life Vest Yellow vs Permanent Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 12.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Permanent Yellow is a little lighter, cooler than Life Vest Yellow.

Can I use Permanent Yellow instead of Life Vest Yellow?

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

Can I use Life Vest Yellow instead of Permanent Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Life Vest Yellow is a little darker, 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.