Solar Yellow vs Scrofulous Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Scrofulous Brown is much more saturated than Solar Yellow.

Can I use Scrofulous Brown instead of Solar Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Scrofulous Brown is much more saturated than Solar Yellow.

Can I use Solar Yellow instead of Scrofulous Brown?

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