Inner Light vs Heartfire

How close are they?

ΔE 16.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Heartfire is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Inner Light.

Can I use Heartfire instead of Inner Light?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Heartfire is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Inner Light.

Can I use Inner Light instead of Heartfire?

The same difference applies the other way round: Inner Light is a little lighter, 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.