Burning Ore vs Orange

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Orange is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Burning Ore.

Can I use Orange instead of Burning Ore?

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

Can I use Burning Ore instead of Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Burning Ore is a little lighter, 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.