Ochre Desert vs Sun Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 9.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Sun Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated than Ochre Desert.

Can I use Sun Yellow instead of Ochre Desert?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Sun Yellow is a little lighter, more saturated than Ochre Desert.

Can I use Ochre Desert instead of Sun Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Ochre Desert 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.