Bile Yellow vs German Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. German Yellow is much more muted than Bile Yellow.

Can I use German Yellow instead of Bile Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). German Yellow is much more muted than Bile Yellow.

Can I use Bile Yellow instead of German Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bile Yellow is much 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.