Hawkshroud Yellow vs Dead Flesh

How close are they?

ΔE 8.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dead Flesh is a little darker than Hawkshroud Yellow.

Can I use Dead Flesh instead of Hawkshroud Yellow?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Dead Flesh is a little darker than Hawkshroud Yellow.

Can I use Hawkshroud Yellow instead of Dead Flesh?

The same difference applies the other way round: Hawkshroud Yellow is a little lighter.

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.