What is the difference between Crimson and Chameleon Orange?

ΔE 17 (loose). Chameleon Orange is noticeably lighter, warmer. Swatch colours are estimates.

Crimson vs Chameleon Orange

Crimson

Brand: Pro Acryl
Range: 1-Step
Code: 502
Type: a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch: #a01828 (estimate)

Chameleon Orange

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Xpress Color
Code: 72.455
Type: a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch: #ba442b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Chameleon Orange is noticeably lighter, warmer than Crimson.

Can I use Chameleon Orange instead of Crimson?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Chameleon Orange is noticeably lighter, warmer than Crimson.

Can I use Crimson instead of Chameleon Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Crimson is noticeably darker, 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.

See Crimson on the colour wheel See Chameleon Orange on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Crimson

Crimson vs Plasma Red (72.406)Xpress Color · ΔE 6, close · closer than Chameleon Orange
Crimson vs Cardinal Purple (72.408)Xpress Color · ΔE 11, fair · closer than Chameleon Orange
Crimson vs Phoenix Orange (72.478)Xpress Color · ΔE 14, fair · closer than Chameleon Orange

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Chameleon Orange

Chameleon Orange vs Rust (512)1-Step · ΔE 9, close · closer than Crimson
Chameleon Orange vs Scarlet Red (513)1-Step · ΔE 17, loose · closer than Crimson
Chameleon Orange vs Orange (511)1-Step · ΔE 25, loose

All matches: Crimson equivalents · Chameleon Orange equivalents