Shiny Gold vs Radiant Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Radiant Yellow is a little lighter, more muted than Shiny Gold.

Can I use Radiant Yellow instead of Shiny Gold?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Radiant Yellow is a little lighter, more muted than Shiny Gold.

Can I use Shiny Gold instead of Radiant Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Shiny Gold is a little darker, more saturated.

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.