Mythical Orange vs Aldebaran Red

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Aldebaran Red is a little darker, cooler than Mythical Orange.

Can I use Aldebaran Red instead of Mythical Orange?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Aldebaran Red is a little darker, cooler than Mythical Orange.

Can I use Mythical Orange instead of Aldebaran Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mythical Orange 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.