Driftwood Brown vs US Earth Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 9.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. US Earth Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated than Driftwood Brown.

Can I use US Earth Yellow instead of Driftwood Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). US Earth Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated than Driftwood Brown.

Can I use Driftwood Brown instead of US Earth Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Driftwood 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.