Sunburst Ochre vs Burnt Umber Light

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Burnt Umber Light is a little darker, much more muted than Sunburst Ochre.

Can I use Burnt Umber Light instead of Sunburst Ochre?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Burnt Umber Light is a little darker, much more muted than Sunburst Ochre.

Can I use Sunburst Ochre instead of Burnt Umber Light?

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

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.