Poison Yellow vs Dorn Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 8.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dorn Yellow is a little lighter than Poison Yellow.

Can I use Dorn Yellow instead of Poison Yellow?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Dorn Yellow is a little lighter than Poison Yellow.

Can I use Poison Yellow instead of Dorn Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Poison Yellow is a little darker.

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.