Fire Giant Orange vs Imperial Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 10.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Imperial Yellow is a little lighter than Fire Giant Orange.

Can I use Imperial Yellow instead of Fire Giant Orange?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Imperial Yellow is a little lighter than Fire Giant Orange.

Can I use Fire Giant Orange instead of Imperial Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fire Giant Orange is a little darker.

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.