Elven Skin vs US Earth Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. US Earth Yellow is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Elven Skin.

Can I use US Earth Yellow instead of Elven Skin?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). US Earth Yellow is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Elven Skin.

Can I use Elven Skin instead of US Earth Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Elven Skin is a little lighter, 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.