Dirty Yellow vs Averland Sunset

How close are they?

ΔE 6.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Averland Sunset is more saturated than Dirty Yellow.

Can I use Averland Sunset instead of Dirty Yellow?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Averland Sunset is more saturated than Dirty Yellow.

Can I use Dirty Yellow instead of Averland Sunset?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dirty Yellow is more muted.

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.