Ice Yellow vs Pestilence Green

How close are they?

ΔE 13.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pestilence Green is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Ice Yellow.

Can I use Pestilence Green instead of Ice Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Pestilence Green is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Ice Yellow.

Can I use Ice Yellow instead of Pestilence Green?

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