T'au Light Ochre vs Manticore Ochre

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Manticore Ochre is a little lighter, more saturated than T'au Light Ochre.

✓ Two Thin Coats comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Manticore Ochre instead of T'au Light Ochre?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Manticore Ochre is a little lighter, more saturated than T'au Light Ochre.

Can I use T'au Light Ochre instead of Manticore Ochre?

The same difference applies the other way round: T'au Light Ochre is a little darker, 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.