ΔE 11.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Nickel Azo Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated than Zamesi Desert.
Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Nickel Azo Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated than Zamesi Desert.
The same difference applies the other way round: Zamesi Desert 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.
See Zamesi Desert on the colour wheel See Nickel Azo Yellow on the colour wheel
All matches: Zamesi Desert equivalents · Nickel Azo Yellow equivalents