Molten Lava vs Fire Flame

How close are they?

ΔE 14.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Fire Flame is more saturated, cooler than Molten Lava.

Can I use Fire Flame instead of Molten Lava?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Fire Flame is more saturated, cooler than Molten Lava.

Can I use Molten Lava instead of Fire Flame?

The same difference applies the other way round: Molten Lava is more muted, 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.