Zinc Chromate Yellow vs Flash Gitz Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 9.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Flash Gitz Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated than Zinc Chromate Yellow.

Can I use Flash Gitz Yellow instead of Zinc Chromate Yellow?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Flash Gitz Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated than Zinc Chromate Yellow.

Can I use Zinc Chromate Yellow instead of Flash Gitz Yellow?

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