Burn Orange vs Bright Orange

How close are they?

ΔE 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bright Orange is a little darker, much more saturated than Burn Orange.

Can I use Bright Orange instead of Burn Orange?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Bright Orange is a little darker, much more saturated than Burn Orange.

Can I use Burn Orange instead of Bright Orange?

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