What is the difference between Pale Earth and Prairie Ochre?

ΔE 9 (close). Prairie Ochre is more saturated, cooler. Swatch colours are estimates.

Pale Earth vs Prairie Ochre

Pale Earth

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: Acrylic Colors for Figures
Code: AMMO.F-547
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #726145 (estimate)

Prairie Ochre

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Fanatic
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #6f683e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Prairie Ochre is more saturated, cooler than Pale Earth.

Can I use Prairie Ochre instead of Pale Earth?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Prairie Ochre is more saturated, cooler than Pale Earth.

Can I use Pale Earth instead of Prairie Ochre?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pale Earth is 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 Pale Earth on the colour wheel See Prairie Ochre on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Pale Earth

Pale Earth vs Mid Battle Dress (WP4054P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 8, close · closer than Prairie Ochre
Pale Earth vs Dark Mustard Khaki (WP4157P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 8, close · closer than Prairie Ochre
Pale Earth vs Ammo Pouch Brown (WP4130P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 9, close · closer than Prairie Ochre

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Prairie Ochre

Prairie Ochre vs British Brown (AMMO.F-545)Acrylic Colors for Figures · ΔE 7, close · closer than Pale Earth
Prairie Ochre vs Sinai Grey (ATOM-20070)ATOM · ΔE 7, close · closer than Pale Earth
Prairie Ochre vs Rock Grey (IONIC-0146)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 8, close · closer than Pale Earth

All matches: Pale Earth equivalents · Prairie Ochre equivalents