Wild Rider Red vs Permanent Orange

How close are they?

ΔE 21.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Permanent Orange is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Wild Rider Red.

Can I use Permanent Orange instead of Wild Rider Red?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Permanent Orange is a little lighter, more saturated, warmer than Wild Rider Red.

Can I use Wild Rider Red instead of Permanent Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Wild Rider Red is a little darker, more muted, cooler.

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.