Canopy Green vs Nickel Azo Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 33.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Nickel Azo Yellow is a little darker, warmer than Canopy Green.

Can I use Nickel Azo Yellow instead of Canopy Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 33). Nickel Azo Yellow is a little darker, warmer than Canopy Green.

Can I use Canopy Green instead of Nickel Azo Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Canopy Green is a little lighter, 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.