Burning Gold vs Radiant Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Radiant Yellow is noticeably darker, warmer than Burning Gold.

Can I use Radiant Yellow instead of Burning Gold?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Radiant Yellow is noticeably darker, warmer than Burning Gold.

Can I use Burning Gold instead of Radiant Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Burning Gold is noticeably lighter, cooler.

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.