Medium Orange vs Lava Orange

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Lava Orange is a little darker, more saturated than Medium Orange.

Can I use Lava Orange instead of Medium Orange?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Lava Orange is a little darker, more saturated than Medium Orange.

Can I use Medium Orange instead of Lava Orange?

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