Auric Armour Gold vs Heirloom Gold

How close are they?

ΔE 16.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Heirloom Gold is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Auric Armour Gold.

Can I use Heirloom Gold instead of Auric Armour Gold?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Heirloom Gold is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Auric Armour Gold.

Can I use Auric Armour Gold instead of Heirloom Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Auric Armour Gold is a little darker, more saturated, 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.