Purple Flesh vs Forbidden Fruit

How close are they?

ΔE 16.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Forbidden Fruit is noticeably lighter, warmer than Purple Flesh.

Can I use Forbidden Fruit instead of Purple Flesh?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Forbidden Fruit is noticeably lighter, warmer than Purple Flesh.

Can I use Purple Flesh instead of Forbidden Fruit?

The same difference applies the other way round: Purple Flesh is noticeably darker, 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.