Walnut vs Dark Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 13.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Walnut.

Can I use Dark Yellow instead of Walnut?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Dark Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Walnut.

Can I use Walnut instead of Dark Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Walnut is a little darker, more muted, warmer.

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.