Shadow Orange vs Bugman's Glow

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bugman's Glow is much more muted than Shadow Orange.

Can I use Bugman's Glow instead of Shadow Orange?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Bugman's Glow is much more muted than Shadow Orange.

Can I use Shadow Orange instead of Bugman's Glow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Shadow Orange is much more saturated.

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.