Bismuth Vanadate Yellow vs Primary Yellow

Bismuth Vanadate Yellow

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#fefc3e (estimate)

Primary Yellow

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PY175 / PW6 / PY74
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#fffd4a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 3.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

Can I use Primary Yellow instead of Bismuth Vanadate Yellow?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 3). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use Bismuth Vanadate Yellow instead of Primary Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round.

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.

See Bismuth Vanadate Yellow on the colour wheel See Primary Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Golden paints close to Bismuth Vanadate Yellow

Other Golden paints close to Primary Yellow

All matches: Bismuth Vanadate Yellow equivalents · Primary Yellow equivalents

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