Pale Rider vs Ice Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ice Yellow is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Pale Rider.

Can I use Ice Yellow instead of Pale Rider?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Ice Yellow is a little darker, much more muted, warmer than Pale Rider.

Can I use Pale Rider instead of Ice Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pale Rider is a little lighter, much 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.