Afterburner vs Arcane Gold

How close are they?

ΔE 9.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Arcane Gold is a little lighter, cooler than Afterburner.

Can I use Arcane Gold instead of Afterburner?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Arcane Gold is a little lighter, cooler than Afterburner.

Can I use Afterburner instead of Arcane Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Afterburner is a little darker, warmer.

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.