Cygor Brown vs Desert Ochre

How close are they?

ΔE 10.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Desert Ochre is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Cygor Brown.

Can I use Desert Ochre instead of Cygor Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Desert Ochre is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Cygor Brown.

Can I use Cygor Brown instead of Desert Ochre?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cygor Brown is a little darker, more muted, cooler.

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.