Faded Orange vs Parasite Brown

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Parasite Brown is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Faded Orange.

Can I use Parasite Brown instead of Faded Orange?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Parasite Brown is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Faded Orange.

Can I use Faded Orange instead of Parasite Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Faded Orange is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.