Screaming Skull vs Pale Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pale Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated than Screaming Skull.

Can I use Pale Yellow instead of Screaming Skull?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Pale Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated than Screaming Skull.

Can I use Screaming Skull instead of Pale Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Screaming Skull is a little darker, more muted.

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.