Gold Dust Woman vs Deep Yellow

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Deep Yellow is a little darker, much more saturated than Gold Dust Woman.

Can I use Deep Yellow instead of Gold Dust Woman?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Deep Yellow is a little darker, much more saturated than Gold Dust Woman.

Can I use Gold Dust Woman instead of Deep Yellow?

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

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.