Elfwood Brown vs Military Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 7.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Military Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated than Elfwood Brown.

Can I use Military Yellow instead of Elfwood Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Military Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated than Elfwood Brown.

Can I use Elfwood Brown instead of Military Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Elfwood Brown 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.