Sunburst Ochre vs English Field Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. English Field Brown is more saturated than Sunburst Ochre.

Can I use English Field Brown instead of Sunburst Ochre?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). English Field Brown is more saturated than Sunburst Ochre.

Can I use Sunburst Ochre instead of English Field Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sunburst Ochre is 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.