Dunkelgelb DG III vs Desert Webbing

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Desert Webbing is a little darker, more saturated than Dunkelgelb DG III.

Can I use Desert Webbing instead of Dunkelgelb DG III?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Desert Webbing is a little darker, more saturated than Dunkelgelb DG III.

Can I use Dunkelgelb DG III instead of Desert Webbing?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dunkelgelb DG III is a little lighter, 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.