Gold vs Radiant Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 9.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Radiant Yellow is a little lighter than Gold.

Can I use Radiant Yellow instead of Gold?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Radiant Yellow is a little lighter than Gold.

Can I use Gold instead of Radiant Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gold is a little darker.

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.