Jokaero Orange vs Orange

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Orange is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Jokaero Orange. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Jokaero Orange is an opaque base/layer paint and Green Stuff World Orange is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Orange instead of Jokaero Orange?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Orange is a little darker, more saturated, cooler than Jokaero Orange. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Jokaero Orange instead of Orange?

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

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.