Australian Camouflage Green vs Green Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Green Yellow is a little lighter, more muted than Australian Camouflage Green.

Can I use Green Yellow instead of Australian Camouflage Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Green Yellow is a little lighter, more muted than Australian Camouflage Green.

Can I use Australian Camouflage Green instead of Green Yellow?

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

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.