Dorn Yellow vs Serpent Eye Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 8.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Serpent Eye Yellow is more saturated than Dorn Yellow.

Can I use Serpent Eye Yellow instead of Dorn Yellow?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Serpent Eye Yellow is more saturated than Dorn Yellow.

Can I use Dorn Yellow instead of Serpent Eye Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dorn Yellow is 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.