Yellow Dune vs Raw Sienna

How close are they?

ΔE 14.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Raw Sienna is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Yellow Dune.

Can I use Raw Sienna instead of Yellow Dune?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Raw Sienna is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Yellow Dune.

Can I use Yellow Dune instead of Raw Sienna?

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