Flickering Flame vs Faded Orange

How close are they?

ΔE 11.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Faded Orange is more muted, cooler than Flickering Flame.

Can I use Faded Orange instead of Flickering Flame?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Faded Orange is more muted, cooler than Flickering Flame.

Can I use Flickering Flame instead of Faded Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Flickering Flame is 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.