Jokaero Orange vs Fluorescent Orange-Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 13.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Fluorescent Orange-Yellow is a little lighter, much more saturated than Jokaero Orange. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Jokaero Orange is an opaque base/layer paint and Golden Fluorescent Orange-Yellow 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-Yellow instead of Jokaero Orange?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Fluorescent Orange-Yellow is a little lighter, much more saturated than Jokaero Orange. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Jokaero Orange instead of Fluorescent Orange-Yellow?

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