What is the difference between Arylide Yellow Deep and IJA Chrome Yellow?

ΔE 16 (loose). IJA Chrome Yellow is a little darker, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Arylide Yellow Deep vs IJA Chrome Yellow

Arylide Yellow Deep

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: Expert Acrylics
Code: E021
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f0b818 (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 16.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. IJA Chrome Yellow is a little darker, warmer than Arylide Yellow Deep.

Can I use IJA Chrome Yellow instead of Arylide Yellow Deep?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). IJA Chrome Yellow is a little darker, warmer than Arylide Yellow Deep.

Can I use Arylide Yellow Deep instead of IJA Chrome Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Arylide Yellow Deep is a little 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.

See Arylide Yellow Deep on the colour wheel See IJA Chrome Yellow on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Arylide Yellow Deep

Arylide Yellow Deep vs Flat Yellow (70.953)Model Color · ΔE 8, close · closer than IJA Chrome Yellow
Arylide Yellow Deep vs Plague Brown (72.039)Game Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than IJA Chrome Yellow
Arylide Yellow Deep vs Deep Yellow (70.915)Model Color · ΔE 9, close · closer than IJA Chrome Yellow

Other Pro Acryl paints close to IJA Chrome Yellow

IJA Chrome Yellow vs Orange Yellow (AMP-007)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Arylide Yellow Deep
IJA Chrome Yellow vs Golden Brown (017)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Arylide Yellow Deep
IJA Chrome Yellow vs Warm Yellow (072)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Arylide Yellow Deep

All matches: Arylide Yellow Deep equivalents · IJA Chrome Yellow equivalents