Prairie Ochre vs Coyote Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Coyote Brown is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Prairie Ochre.

Can I use Coyote Brown instead of Prairie Ochre?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Coyote Brown is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Prairie Ochre.

Can I use Prairie Ochre instead of Coyote Brown?

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