Coyote Brown vs Ger. Yellow Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 13.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ger. Yellow Brown is a little darker, much more muted than Coyote Brown.

Can I use Ger. Yellow Brown instead of Coyote Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Ger. Yellow Brown is a little darker, much more muted than Coyote Brown.

Can I use Coyote Brown instead of Ger. Yellow Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Coyote Brown is a little lighter, 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.