Dark Yellow Sandy Yellow vs US Earth Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 8.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. US Earth Yellow is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Dark Yellow Sandy Yellow.

Can I use US Earth Yellow instead of Dark Yellow Sandy Yellow?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). US Earth Yellow is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Dark Yellow Sandy Yellow.

Can I use Dark Yellow Sandy Yellow instead of US Earth Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Yellow Sandy Yellow is a little lighter, 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.