Fire Orange vs Medium Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Medium Flesh is a little lighter, more muted than Fire Orange.

Can I use Medium Flesh instead of Fire Orange?

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

Can I use Fire Orange instead of Medium Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fire 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.