Foxhide Brown vs Orange Fire

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Orange Fire is a little lighter, more saturated than Foxhide Brown.

Can I use Orange Fire instead of Foxhide Brown?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Orange Fire is a little lighter, more saturated than Foxhide Brown.

Can I use Foxhide Brown instead of Orange Fire?

The same difference applies the other way round: Foxhide Brown is a little darker, more muted.

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.