Paratrooper Tan vs Dead Flush

How close are they?

ΔE 8.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dead Flush is a little lighter, cooler than Paratrooper Tan.

Can I use Dead Flush instead of Paratrooper Tan?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Dead Flush is a little lighter, cooler than Paratrooper Tan.

Can I use Paratrooper Tan instead of Dead Flush?

The same difference applies the other way round: Paratrooper Tan is a little darker, 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.