Ochre Clay vs Yellow Green

How close are they?

ΔE 31.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Yellow Green is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Ochre Clay.

Can I use Yellow Green instead of Ochre Clay?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 32). Yellow Green is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Ochre Clay.

Can I use Ochre Clay instead of Yellow Green?

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