Balor Brown vs Yellow Oxide

How close are they?

ΔE 21.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Yellow Oxide is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Balor Brown.

Can I use Yellow Oxide instead of Balor Brown?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Yellow Oxide is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Balor Brown.

Can I use Balor Brown instead of Yellow Oxide?

The same difference applies the other way round: Balor Brown is noticeably 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.