Basic Flesh vs Hobgoblin Hue

How close are they?

ΔE 6.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Hobgoblin Hue is more muted, warmer than Basic Flesh.

Can I use Hobgoblin Hue instead of Basic Flesh?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Hobgoblin Hue is more muted, warmer than Basic Flesh.

Can I use Basic Flesh instead of Hobgoblin Hue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Basic Flesh is 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.