Light Orange vs Flickering Flame

How close are they?

ΔE 14.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Flickering Flame is more saturated, warmer than Light Orange.

Can I use Flickering Flame instead of Light Orange?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Flickering Flame is more saturated, warmer than Light Orange.

Can I use Light Orange instead of Flickering Flame?

The same difference applies the other way round: Light Orange is more muted, 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.