Yellow Dune vs Heartfire

How close are they?

ΔE 19.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Heartfire is a little lighter, much more saturated than Yellow Dune.

Can I use Heartfire instead of Yellow Dune?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Heartfire is a little lighter, much more saturated than Yellow Dune.

Can I use Yellow Dune instead of Heartfire?

The same difference applies the other way round: Yellow Dune 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.