Toxic Waste Green vs Toxic Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Toxic Yellow is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Toxic Waste Green.

Can I use Toxic Yellow instead of Toxic Waste Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Toxic Yellow is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Toxic Waste Green.

Can I use Toxic Waste Green instead of Toxic Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Toxic Waste Green is a little darker, more saturated, 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.