Balor Brown vs Sahara Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 15.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Sahara Yellow is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Balor Brown.

Can I use Sahara Yellow instead of Balor Brown?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Sahara Yellow is noticeably lighter, more saturated, cooler than Balor Brown.

Can I use Balor Brown instead of Sahara Yellow?

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