RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb Ausgabe 1944 vs Desert Tan

How close are they?

ΔE 4.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Desert Tan is more muted than RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb Ausgabe 1944.

Can I use Desert Tan instead of RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb Ausgabe 1944?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Desert Tan is more muted than RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb Ausgabe 1944.

Can I use RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb Ausgabe 1944 instead of Desert Tan?

The same difference applies the other way round: RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb Ausgabe 1944 is 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.