Ochre vs Yellow Ochre

How close are they?

ΔE 9.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Yellow Ochre is a little lighter, more saturated than Ochre.

✓ AK 3rd Generation equivalence chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Yellow Ochre instead of Ochre?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Yellow Ochre is a little lighter, more saturated than Ochre.

Can I use Ochre instead of Yellow Ochre?

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

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.