Love Affair vs Martian Orange

How close are they?

ΔE 16.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Martian Orange is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Love Affair.

Can I use Martian Orange instead of Love Affair?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Martian Orange is a little darker, more muted, warmer than Love Affair.

Can I use Love Affair instead of Martian Orange?

The same difference applies the other way round: Love Affair is a little 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.