Yriel Yellow vs Amber Orange

How close are they?

ΔE 4.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Amber Orange is more muted than Yriel Yellow. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Yriel Yellow is an opaque base/layer paint and Green Stuff World Amber Orange is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Amber Orange instead of Yriel Yellow?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Amber Orange is more muted than Yriel Yellow. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Yriel Yellow instead of Amber Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Yriel Yellow is more saturated.

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.