Quinacridone Red Light vs Hot Orange

How close are they?

ΔE 9.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Hot Orange is a little lighter than Quinacridone Red Light.

Can I use Hot Orange instead of Quinacridone Red Light?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Hot Orange is a little lighter than Quinacridone Red Light.

Can I use Quinacridone Red Light instead of Hot Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Quinacridone Red Light 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.