What is the difference between Barren Yellow and Dark Ochre?

ΔE 24 (loose). Dark Ochre is noticeably lighter, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Barren Yellow vs Dark Ochre

Barren Yellow

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #a86a20 (estimate)

Dark Ochre

Brand: Kimera Kolors
Range: Pure Pigments
Code: Pure Pigments
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #e28d1c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 24.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Ochre is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Barren Yellow.

Can I use Dark Ochre instead of Barren Yellow?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Dark Ochre is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Barren Yellow.

Can I use Barren Yellow instead of Dark Ochre?

The same difference applies the other way round: Barren Yellow is noticeably darker, much 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.

See Barren Yellow on the colour wheel See Dark Ochre on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Barren Yellow

Barren Yellow vs Kiwi Brown (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 12, fair · closer than Dark Ochre
Barren Yellow vs Golden Brown (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 15, fair · closer than Dark Ochre
Barren Yellow vs Middle Brown (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 23, loose · closer than Dark Ochre

Other Army Painter paints close to Dark Ochre

Dark Ochre vs Glowing InfernoWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 6, very close · closer than Barren Yellow
Dark Ochre vs Radiation GlowWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close · closer than Barren Yellow
Dark Ochre vs Fiendish YellowWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Barren Yellow

All matches: Barren Yellow equivalents · Dark Ochre equivalents