Hykey Yellow vs Fairy Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 14.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Fairy Flesh is more saturated, warmer than Hykey Yellow.

Can I use Fairy Flesh instead of Hykey Yellow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Fairy Flesh is more saturated, warmer than Hykey Yellow.

Can I use Hykey Yellow instead of Fairy Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hykey Yellow 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.