Jokaero Orange vs Fluorescent Orange

How close are they?

ΔE 18.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Fluorescent 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 Vallejo 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?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Fluorescent Orange is a little darker, more saturated, cooler 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 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.