Carmine Blades vs German Orange

How close are they?

ΔE 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. German Orange is more muted than Carmine Blades.

Can I use German Orange instead of Carmine Blades?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). German Orange is more muted than Carmine Blades.

Can I use Carmine Blades instead of German Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Carmine Blades is more saturated.

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.