Phalanx Yellow vs Vanilla Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Vanilla Yellow is much more muted than Phalanx Yellow.

Can I use Vanilla 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). Vanilla Yellow is much more muted than Phalanx Yellow.

Can I use Phalanx Yellow instead of Vanilla Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Phalanx Yellow is much 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.