Golden Griffon vs Valkyrie Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 17.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Valkyrie Yellow is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Golden Griffon.

Can I use Valkyrie Yellow instead of Golden Griffon?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Valkyrie Yellow is noticeably lighter, more muted, cooler than Golden Griffon.

Can I use Golden Griffon instead of Valkyrie Yellow?

The same difference applies the other way round: Golden Griffon is noticeably darker, 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.