Sunburned Skin vs Fairy Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 22.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Fairy Flesh is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Sunburned Skin.

Can I use Fairy Flesh instead of Sunburned Skin?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Fairy Flesh is a little lighter, more saturated, cooler than Sunburned Skin.

Can I use Sunburned Skin instead of Fairy Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Sunburned Skin is a little darker, more muted, 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.