Safety Orange vs Solar Flare

How close are they?

ΔE 9.5, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Solar Flare is a little darker, more saturated than Safety Orange.

Can I use Solar Flare instead of Safety Orange?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Solar Flare is a little darker, more saturated than Safety Orange.

Can I use Safety Orange instead of Solar Flare?

The same difference applies the other way round: Safety Orange is a little lighter, more muted.

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.