Pale Gold Yellow vs Zamesi Desert

How close are they?

ΔE 21.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Zamesi Desert is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Pale Gold Yellow.

Can I use Zamesi Desert instead of Pale Gold Yellow?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 22). Zamesi Desert is a little darker, more saturated, warmer than Pale Gold Yellow.

Can I use Pale Gold Yellow instead of Zamesi Desert?

The same difference applies the other way round: Pale Gold Yellow is a little lighter, 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.