Prairie Ochre vs Gobi Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 5.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Gobi Brown is a little darker, more saturated than Prairie Ochre.

Can I use Gobi Brown instead of Prairie Ochre?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Gobi Brown is a little darker, more saturated than Prairie Ochre.

Can I use Prairie Ochre instead of Gobi Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Prairie Ochre is a little 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.