Dorn Yellow vs Canary Green

How close are they?

ΔE 24.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Canary Green is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Dorn Yellow.

Can I use Canary Green instead of Dorn Yellow?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Canary Green is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Dorn Yellow.

Can I use Dorn Yellow instead of Canary Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dorn Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.