Sahara Yellow vs US Interior Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. US Interior Yellow is a little lighter, more muted than Sahara Yellow.

Can I use US Interior Yellow instead of Sahara Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). US Interior Yellow is a little lighter, more muted than Sahara Yellow.

Can I use Sahara Yellow instead of US Interior Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sahara Yellow is a little darker, more saturated.

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.