Poisonous Cloud vs C.P. Cadmium Yellow Light

How close are they?

ΔE 14.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. C.P. Cadmium Yellow Light is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Poisonous Cloud.

Can I use C.P. Cadmium Yellow Light instead of Poisonous Cloud?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). C.P. Cadmium Yellow Light is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Poisonous Cloud.

Can I use Poisonous Cloud instead of C.P. Cadmium Yellow Light?

The same difference applies the other way round: Poisonous Cloud is noticeably darker, more muted.

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.