Death By vs Old Gold

How close are they?

ΔE 13.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Old Gold is a little darker, more muted than Death By.

Can I use Old Gold instead of Death By?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Old Gold is a little darker, more muted than Death By.

Can I use Death By instead of Old Gold?

The same difference applies the other way round: Death By is a little lighter, more saturated.

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.