Indian Yellow Hue vs Medium Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Medium Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Indian Yellow Hue.

Can I use Medium 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 15). Medium Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Indian Yellow Hue.

Can I use Indian Yellow Hue instead of Medium Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Indian Yellow Hue is a little darker, 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.