Skrag Brown vs Inktense Ochre

How close are they?

ΔE 9.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Inktense Ochre is more muted than Skrag Brown. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Skrag Brown is an opaque base/layer paint and Scale75 Inktense Ochre is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Inktense Ochre instead of Skrag Brown?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Inktense Ochre is more muted than Skrag Brown. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Skrag Brown instead of Inktense Ochre?

The same difference applies the other way round: Skrag Brown is 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.