Devil Red vs Bright Orange

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bright Orange is more saturated, warmer than Devil Red.

Can I use Bright Orange instead of Devil Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Bright Orange is more saturated, warmer than Devil Red.

Can I use Devil Red instead of Bright Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Devil Red is more muted, 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.