Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue vs Moon Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 5.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Moon Yellow is a little darker than Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue.

Can I use Moon Yellow instead of Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Moon Yellow is a little darker than Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue.

Can I use Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue instead of Moon Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue 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.