Skulker Yellow vs Scrofulous Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Scrofulous Brown is noticeably darker, more muted than Skulker Yellow.

Can I use Scrofulous Brown instead of Skulker Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Scrofulous Brown is noticeably darker, more muted than Skulker Yellow.

Can I use Skulker Yellow instead of Scrofulous Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Skulker Yellow is noticeably lighter, 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.