Moonbeam Yellow vs IJA Chrome Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. IJA Chrome Yellow is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Moonbeam Yellow.

Can I use IJA Chrome Yellow instead of Moonbeam Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). IJA Chrome Yellow is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Moonbeam Yellow.

Can I use Moonbeam Yellow instead of IJA Chrome Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Moonbeam Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.