Screaming Bell vs Fire Opal

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Fire Opal is a little lighter, more muted than Screaming Bell.

Can I use Fire Opal instead of Screaming Bell?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Fire Opal is a little lighter, more muted than Screaming Bell.

Can I use Screaming Bell instead of Fire Opal?

The same difference applies the other way round: Screaming Bell is a little darker, more saturated.

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.