Flickering Flame vs Dark Ochre

How close are they?

ΔE 10.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Ochre is cooler than Flickering Flame.

Can I use Dark Ochre instead of Flickering Flame?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Dark Ochre is cooler than Flickering Flame.

Can I use Flickering Flame instead of Dark Ochre?

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