Dorn Yellow vs Heartfire

How close are they?

ΔE 28.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Heartfire is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Dorn Yellow.

Can I use Heartfire instead of Dorn Yellow?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 29). Heartfire is noticeably darker, more muted, warmer than Dorn Yellow.

Can I use Dorn Yellow instead of Heartfire?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dorn Yellow is noticeably lighter, 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.