Chestnut Gold vs Radiant Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Radiant Yellow is much more saturated, cooler than Chestnut Gold.

Can I use Radiant Yellow instead of Chestnut Gold?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Radiant Yellow is much more saturated, cooler than Chestnut Gold.

Can I use Chestnut Gold instead of Radiant Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Chestnut Gold is much 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.