C.P. Cadmium Yellow Light vs Lemon Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Lemon Yellow is noticeably darker than C.P. Cadmium Yellow Light.

Can I use Lemon Yellow instead of C.P. Cadmium Yellow Light?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Lemon Yellow is noticeably darker than C.P. Cadmium Yellow Light.

Can I use C.P. Cadmium Yellow Light instead of Lemon Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: C.P. Cadmium Yellow Light is noticeably 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.