Meaty Ochre vs US Interior Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 18.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. US Interior Yellow is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Meaty Ochre.

Can I use US Interior Yellow instead of Meaty Ochre?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). US Interior Yellow is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Meaty Ochre.

Can I use Meaty Ochre instead of US Interior Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Meaty Ochre is noticeably darker, 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.