Indian Yellow Hue vs Scrofulous Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Scrofulous Brown is noticeably darker, more muted than Indian Yellow Hue.

Can I use Scrofulous Brown instead of Indian Yellow Hue?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Scrofulous Brown is noticeably darker, more muted than Indian Yellow Hue.

Can I use Indian Yellow Hue instead of Scrofulous Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Indian Yellow Hue is noticeably lighter, 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.