Fire Giant Orange vs Clear Orange

How close are they?

ΔE 1.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same. They are different kinds of paint: Army Painter Fire Giant Orange is a one-coat contrast-style paint and Reaper Clear Orange is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Clear Orange instead of Fire Giant Orange?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 1). The swatches are almost the same. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Fire Giant Orange instead of Clear Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round.

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.