Burn Orange vs Violent Vermillion

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Violent Vermillion is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Burn Orange.

Can I use Violent Vermillion instead of Burn Orange?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Violent Vermillion is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Burn Orange.

Can I use Burn Orange instead of Violent Vermillion?

The same difference applies the other way round: Burn Orange is a little 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.