Jokaero Orange vs Ruby Red

How close are they?

ΔE 14.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Ruby Red 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 Ruby Red 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 Ruby Red instead of Jokaero Orange?

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

Can I use Jokaero Orange instead of Ruby Red?

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.