Brownish Decay vs Military Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 17.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Military Yellow is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Brownish Decay.

Can I use Military Yellow instead of Brownish Decay?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Military Yellow is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Brownish Decay.

Can I use Brownish Decay instead of Military Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Brownish Decay is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler.

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.