Dragon's Gold vs Radiant Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Radiant Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Dragon's Gold.

Can I use Radiant Yellow instead of Dragon's Gold?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Radiant Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Dragon's Gold.

Can I use Dragon's Gold instead of Radiant Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dragon's Gold is a little darker, 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.