Beherit Red vs Light Orange

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Light Orange is a little lighter, warmer than Beherit Red.

Can I use Light Orange instead of Beherit Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Light Orange is a little lighter, warmer than Beherit Red.

Can I use Beherit Red instead of Light Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Beherit Red is a little 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.