Burning Ore vs Hot Orange

How close are they?

ΔE 11.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Hot Orange is a little darker, cooler than Burning Ore.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Hot Orange instead of Burning Ore?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Hot Orange is a little darker, cooler than Burning Ore.

Can I use Burning Ore instead of Hot Orange?

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