What is the difference between Light Orange and T'au Light Ochre?

ΔE 16 (loose). T'au Light Ochre is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Light Orange vs T'au Light Ochre

Light Orange

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: Dio Drybrush
Code: A.MIG-0638
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #f5a56a (estimate)

T'au Light Ochre

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Layer
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #c8883a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. T'au Light Ochre is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Light Orange.

Can I use T'au Light Ochre instead of Light Orange?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). T'au Light Ochre is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Light Orange.

Can I use Light Orange instead of T'au Light Ochre?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Orange is noticeably 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.

See Light Orange on the colour wheel See T'au Light Ochre on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Light Orange

Light Orange vs Ungor FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 14, fair · closer than T'au Light Ochre
Light Orange vs Bestigor FleshColour: Layer · ΔE 15, fair · closer than T'au Light Ochre
Light Orange vs Lugganath OrangeColour: Layer · ΔE 19, loose

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to T'au Light Ochre

T'au Light Ochre vs Bright Orange (AMMO.F-538)Acrylic Colors for Figures · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Light Orange
T'au Light Ochre vs Golden Sand (IONIC-0150)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Light Orange
T'au Light Ochre vs Medium Rust (A.MIG-0611)Dio Drybrush · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Light Orange

All matches: Light Orange equivalents · T'au Light Ochre equivalents