Auric Armour Gold vs Hemogoblin

How close are they?

ΔE 18.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Hemogoblin is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Auric Armour Gold.

Can I use Hemogoblin instead of Auric Armour Gold?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Hemogoblin is a little darker, more muted, cooler than Auric Armour Gold.

Can I use Auric Armour Gold instead of Hemogoblin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Auric Armour Gold is a little lighter, more saturated, 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.