Golden Griffon vs Dark Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Yellow is a little darker, more muted than Golden Griffon.

Can I use Dark Yellow instead of Golden Griffon?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Dark Yellow is a little darker, more muted than Golden Griffon.

Can I use Golden Griffon instead of Dark Yellow?

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

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.