Prairie Ochre vs Death Korps Drab

How close are they?

ΔE 8.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Death Korps Drab is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Prairie Ochre.

Can I use Death Korps Drab instead of Prairie Ochre?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Death Korps Drab is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Prairie Ochre.

Can I use Prairie Ochre instead of Death Korps Drab?

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