Sunburst Ochre vs Sharpnel Red

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Sharpnel Red is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Sunburst Ochre.

Can I use Sharpnel Red instead of Sunburst Ochre?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Sharpnel Red is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Sunburst Ochre.

Can I use Sunburst Ochre instead of Sharpnel Red?

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

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.