Squig Orange vs Fluor Orange

How close are they?

ΔE 5.2, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Fluor Orange is a little lighter than Squig Orange. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Squig Orange is an opaque base/layer paint and Green Stuff World Fluor 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 Fluor Orange instead of Squig Orange?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Fluor Orange is a little lighter than Squig Orange. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Squig Orange instead of Fluor Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Squig Orange is a little darker.

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.