Afterburner vs Gold

How close are they?

ΔE 7.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Gold is a little darker, cooler than Afterburner.

Can I use Gold instead of Afterburner?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Gold is a little darker, cooler than Afterburner.

Can I use Afterburner instead of Gold?

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