Indian Yellow Hue vs IJA Chrome Yellow

Indian Yellow Hue

Brand
Golden
Range
Heavy Body Acrylics
Code
PY175 / PY150 / PR206
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#fc972e (estimate)

IJA Chrome Yellow

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.135
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#f39e0f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. IJA Chrome Yellow is more saturated, cooler than Indian Yellow Hue.

Can I use IJA Chrome Yellow instead of Indian Yellow Hue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). IJA Chrome Yellow is more saturated, cooler than Indian Yellow Hue.

Can I use Indian Yellow Hue instead of IJA Chrome Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Indian Yellow Hue is more muted, warmer.

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 Indian Yellow Hue on the colour wheel See IJA Chrome Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Indian Yellow Hue

Other Golden paints close to IJA Chrome Yellow

All matches: Indian Yellow Hue equivalents · IJA Chrome Yellow equivalents

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