Tanned Skin vs Desert Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Desert Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated than Tanned Skin.

Can I use Desert Yellow instead of Tanned Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Desert Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated than Tanned Skin.

Can I use Tanned Skin instead of Desert Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tanned Skin 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.