Golden Blonde vs Fairy Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 15.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Fairy Flesh is more saturated, warmer than Golden Blonde.

Can I use Fairy Flesh instead of Golden Blonde?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Fairy Flesh is more saturated, warmer than Golden Blonde.

Can I use Golden Blonde instead of Fairy Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Golden Blonde is more muted, 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.