Yellow Dune vs Bright Yellow Ochre

How close are they?

ΔE 5.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Bright Yellow Ochre is a little lighter, more muted than Yellow Dune.

Can I use Bright Yellow Ochre instead of Yellow Dune?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Bright Yellow Ochre is a little lighter, more muted than Yellow Dune.

Can I use Yellow Dune instead of Bright Yellow Ochre?

The same difference applies the other way round: Yellow Dune is a little darker, 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.