Deep Yellow vs Phalanx Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 9.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Phalanx Yellow is a little lighter, cooler than Deep Yellow.

Can I use Phalanx Yellow instead of Deep Yellow?

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

Can I use Deep Yellow instead of Phalanx Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Deep Yellow is a little darker, 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.