Quinacridone Burnt Orange vs Red Oxide

How close are they?

ΔE 6.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Red Oxide is a little lighter, more muted than Quinacridone Burnt Orange.

Can I use Red Oxide instead of Quinacridone Burnt Orange?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Red Oxide is a little lighter, more muted than Quinacridone Burnt Orange.

Can I use Quinacridone Burnt Orange instead of Red Oxide?

The same difference applies the other way round: Quinacridone Burnt Orange is a little darker, more saturated.

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.