Astorath Red vs Fanatic Orange

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Fanatic Orange is a little lighter, warmer than Astorath Red.

Can I use Fanatic Orange instead of Astorath Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Fanatic Orange is a little lighter, warmer than Astorath Red.

Can I use Astorath Red instead of Fanatic Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Astorath Red is a little darker, cooler.

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.