Army Green vs German Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. German Yellow is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Army Green.

Can I use German Yellow instead of Army Green?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). German Yellow is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Army Green.

Can I use Army Green instead of German Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Army Green is a little darker, 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.