Baal Red vs Fluorescent Orange

How close are they?

ΔE 18.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Fluorescent Orange is a little lighter, much more saturated than Baal Red. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Baal Red is a one-coat contrast-style paint and Mr. Hobby Fluorescent Orange is a fluorescent or effect paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Fluorescent Orange instead of Baal Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Fluorescent Orange is a little lighter, much more saturated than Baal Red. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Baal Red instead of Fluorescent Orange?

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