Yellow Shadow vs Wood

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Wood is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Yellow Shadow.

Can I use Wood instead of Yellow Shadow?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Wood is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Yellow Shadow.

Can I use Yellow Shadow instead of Wood?

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.