Fluorescent Orange vs Moss and Lichen

How close are they?

ΔE 87.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Moss and Lichen is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Fluorescent Orange.

Can I use Moss and Lichen instead of Fluorescent Orange?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 88). Moss and Lichen is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Fluorescent Orange.

Can I use Fluorescent Orange instead of Moss and Lichen?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fluorescent Orange is noticeably darker, more saturated, warmer.

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.