Sickly Skin vs Ice Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ice Yellow is more muted, warmer than Sickly Skin.

Can I use Ice Yellow instead of Sickly Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Ice Yellow is more muted, warmer than Sickly Skin.

Can I use Sickly Skin instead of Ice Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sickly Skin is more saturated, cooler.

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.