Yellow Shadow vs Beige Red

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Beige Red is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Yellow Shadow.

Can I use Beige Red instead of Yellow Shadow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Beige Red is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Yellow Shadow.

Can I use Yellow Shadow instead of Beige Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Yellow Shadow is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.