Prairie Ochre vs Wilted Green

How close are they?

ΔE 12.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Wilted Green is noticeably darker, more saturated than Prairie Ochre.

Can I use Wilted Green instead of Prairie Ochre?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Wilted Green is noticeably darker, more saturated than Prairie Ochre.

Can I use Prairie Ochre instead of Wilted Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Prairie Ochre is noticeably lighter, 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.