Ochre vs Zamesi Desert

How close are they?

ΔE 9.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Zamesi Desert is a little lighter, more muted than Ochre.

Can I use Zamesi Desert instead of Ochre?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Zamesi Desert is a little lighter, more muted than Ochre.

Can I use Ochre instead of Zamesi Desert?

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