Phalanx Yellow vs Blazing Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Blazing Yellow is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Phalanx Yellow.

Can I use Blazing Yellow instead of Phalanx Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Blazing Yellow is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Phalanx Yellow.

Can I use Phalanx Yellow instead of Blazing Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Phalanx Yellow is a little darker, 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.