Sunpetal vs Benzimidazolone Yellow Light

Sunpetal

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 4
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#ffdf00 (estimate)

Benzimidazolone Yellow Light

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PY175
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#fef738 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Benzimidazolone Yellow Light is a little lighter, cooler than Sunpetal.

Can I use Benzimidazolone Yellow Light instead of Sunpetal?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Benzimidazolone Yellow Light is a little lighter, cooler than Sunpetal.

Can I use Sunpetal instead of Benzimidazolone Yellow Light?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sunpetal is a little darker, warmer.

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 Sunpetal on the colour wheel See Benzimidazolone Yellow Light on the colour wheel

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