Fire Dragon Bright vs Marigold Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Marigold Yellow is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Fire Dragon Bright.

Can I use Marigold Yellow instead of Fire Dragon Bright?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Marigold Yellow is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Fire Dragon Bright.

Can I use Fire Dragon Bright instead of Marigold Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fire Dragon Bright is a little darker, more saturated, 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.