Meteor Rock vs Medium Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Medium Yellow is a little darker, warmer than Meteor Rock.

Can I use Medium Yellow instead of Meteor Rock?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Medium Yellow is a little darker, warmer than Meteor Rock.

Can I use Meteor Rock instead of Medium Yellow?

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