Astral Beryllium vs Enchanted Steel

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Enchanted Steel is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Astral Beryllium.

Can I use Enchanted Steel instead of Astral Beryllium?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Enchanted Steel is a little lighter, more muted, cooler than Astral Beryllium.

Can I use Astral Beryllium instead of Enchanted Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Astral Beryllium is a little darker, 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.