Jokaero Orange vs Fluorescent Orange

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Fluorescent Orange is more saturated than Jokaero Orange. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Jokaero Orange is an opaque base/layer paint and Pro Acryl 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 Jokaero Orange?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Fluorescent Orange is more saturated than Jokaero Orange. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Jokaero Orange instead of Fluorescent Orange?

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