Dorn Yellow vs Moon Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 8.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Moon Yellow is more saturated than Dorn Yellow.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Moon Yellow instead of Dorn Yellow?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Moon Yellow is more saturated than Dorn Yellow.

Can I use Dorn Yellow instead of Moon 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.