Desert Yellow vs Desert Camo

How close are they?

ΔE 9.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Desert Camo is a little lighter, more saturated than Desert Yellow.

Can I use Desert Camo instead of Desert Yellow?

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

Can I use Desert Yellow instead of Desert Camo?

The same difference applies the other way round: Desert Yellow is a little darker, more muted.

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.