Yellow Oxide vs Tan Earth

How close are they?

ΔE 14.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Tan Earth is noticeably lighter, warmer than Yellow Oxide.

Can I use Tan Earth instead of Yellow Oxide?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Tan Earth is noticeably lighter, warmer than Yellow Oxide.

Can I use Yellow Oxide instead of Tan Earth?

The same difference applies the other way round: Yellow Oxide is noticeably darker, 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.