Cygnus Yellow vs Moon Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 8.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Moon Yellow is a little darker than Cygnus Yellow.

Can I use Moon Yellow instead of Cygnus Yellow?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Moon Yellow is a little darker than Cygnus Yellow.

Can I use Cygnus Yellow instead of Moon Yellow?

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

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.