Desert Camo vs Military Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 9.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Military Yellow is a little darker, cooler than Desert Camo.

Can I use Military Yellow instead of Desert Camo?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Military Yellow is a little darker, cooler than Desert Camo.

Can I use Desert Camo instead of Military Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Desert Camo is a little lighter, warmer.

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.