Ochre vs Skeleton Bone

How close are they?

ΔE 7.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Skeleton Bone is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Ochre.

Can I use Skeleton Bone instead of Ochre?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Skeleton Bone is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Ochre.

Can I use Ochre instead of Skeleton Bone?

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

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.