Neon Yellow vs Fluorescent Yellow

Neon Yellow

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
a fluorescent or effect paint
Swatch
#f8f020 (estimate)

Fluorescent Yellow

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Fluorescents
Code
F03
Type
a fluorescent or effect paint
Swatch
#f5e51a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.3, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Fluorescent Yellow is a little darker than Neon Yellow.

Can I use Fluorescent Yellow instead of Neon Yellow?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Fluorescent Yellow is a little darker than Neon Yellow.

Can I use Neon Yellow instead of Fluorescent Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Neon Yellow is a little lighter.

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.

See Neon Yellow on the colour wheel See Fluorescent Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Neon Yellow

Other Army Painter paints close to Fluorescent Yellow

All matches: Neon Yellow equivalents · Fluorescent Yellow equivalents

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