Gelbbraun 8020 vs Medium German Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 10.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Medium German Yellow is cooler than Gelbbraun 8020.

Can I use Medium German Yellow instead of Gelbbraun 8020?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Medium German Yellow is cooler than Gelbbraun 8020.

Can I use Gelbbraun 8020 instead of Medium German Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gelbbraun 8020 is 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.