Averland Sunset vs Diarylide Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 7.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Diarylide Yellow is more saturated than Averland Sunset.

Can I use Diarylide Yellow instead of Averland Sunset?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Diarylide Yellow is more saturated than Averland Sunset.

Can I use Averland Sunset instead of Diarylide Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Averland Sunset is 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.