Gold Dust Woman vs Dead Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 19.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dead Flesh is a little darker, much more muted, cooler than Gold Dust Woman.

Can I use Dead Flesh instead of Gold Dust Woman?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Dead Flesh is a little darker, much more muted, cooler than Gold Dust Woman.

Can I use Gold Dust Woman instead of Dead Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gold Dust Woman is a little lighter, much more saturated, 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.