Vivid Volt vs C.P. Cadmium Yellow Primrose

Vivid Volt

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d2db39 (estimate)

C.P. Cadmium Yellow Primrose

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#fffe5f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. C.P. Cadmium Yellow Primrose is noticeably lighter than Vivid Volt.

Can I use C.P. Cadmium Yellow Primrose instead of Vivid Volt?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). C.P. Cadmium Yellow Primrose is noticeably lighter than Vivid Volt.

Can I use Vivid Volt instead of C.P. Cadmium Yellow Primrose?

The same difference applies the other way round: Vivid Volt is noticeably darker.

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 Vivid Volt on the colour wheel See C.P. Cadmium Yellow Primrose on the colour wheel

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