Fire Drake vs Magmadroth Flame

How close are they?

ΔE 21.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Magmadroth Flame is a little lighter, much more saturated than Fire Drake.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Magmadroth Flame instead of Fire Drake?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Magmadroth Flame is a little lighter, much more saturated than Fire Drake.

Can I use Fire Drake instead of Magmadroth Flame?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fire Drake is a little darker, much more muted.

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.