Iyanden Yellow vs Yellow Submarine

How close are they?

ΔE 14.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Yellow Submarine is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Iyanden Yellow.

Can I use Yellow Submarine instead of Iyanden Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Yellow Submarine is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Iyanden Yellow.

Can I use Iyanden Yellow instead of Yellow Submarine?

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