Meteor Rock vs C.P. Cadmium Yellow Dark

How close are they?

ΔE 9.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. C.P. Cadmium Yellow Dark is a little lighter than Meteor Rock.

Can I use C.P. Cadmium Yellow Dark instead of Meteor Rock?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). C.P. Cadmium Yellow Dark is a little lighter than Meteor Rock.

Can I use Meteor Rock instead of C.P. Cadmium Yellow Dark?

The same difference applies the other way round: Meteor Rock 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.