Clear Red vs Ink Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 48.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ink Yellow is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Clear Red.

Can I use Ink Yellow instead of Clear Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 49). Ink Yellow is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Clear Red.

Can I use Clear Red instead of Ink Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Clear Red is noticeably 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.