Faded Yellow vs German Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 13.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. German Yellow is noticeably darker, more muted than Faded Yellow.

Can I use German Yellow instead of Faded Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). German Yellow is noticeably darker, more muted than Faded Yellow.

Can I use Faded Yellow instead of German Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Faded Yellow is noticeably lighter, 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.