I've used Behr latex and oil-based house paints on, well, my house.
Based on that, if you are going to put it on the mantle, go for it. If you are going to use it, nope.
The latex will peel, and even oil based will wear more rapidly than a paint developed for plastic or metal.
Unless you are talking display only, I'd accept a tiny color variation before I'd use house paint.
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