British Sand Yellow vs T'au Light Ochre

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. T'au Light Ochre is a little darker than British Sand Yellow.

Can I use T'au Light Ochre instead of British Sand Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). T'au Light Ochre is a little darker than British Sand Yellow.

Can I use British Sand Yellow instead of T'au Light Ochre?

The same difference applies the other way round: British Sand Yellow is a little lighter.

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.