Afterglow vs Dead Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dead Flesh is a little darker, warmer than Afterglow.

Can I use Dead Flesh instead of Afterglow?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Dead Flesh is a little darker, warmer than Afterglow.

Can I use Afterglow instead of Dead Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Afterglow is a little lighter, 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.