Oozing Vomit vs Nickel Azo Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Nickel Azo Yellow is more saturated, warmer than Oozing Vomit.

Can I use Nickel Azo Yellow instead of Oozing Vomit?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Nickel Azo Yellow is more saturated, warmer than Oozing Vomit.

Can I use Oozing Vomit instead of Nickel Azo Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Oozing Vomit is more muted, 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.