WWI French Milky Coffee vs Desert Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Desert Yellow is more saturated, cooler than WWI French Milky Coffee.

Can I use Desert Yellow instead of WWI French Milky Coffee?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Desert Yellow is more saturated, cooler than WWI French Milky Coffee.

Can I use WWI French Milky Coffee instead of Desert Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: WWI French Milky Coffee is more muted, 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.