Brass vs Castellax Bronze

How close are they?

ΔE 7.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Castellax Bronze is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Brass.

Can I use Castellax Bronze instead of Brass?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Castellax Bronze is a little lighter, more muted, warmer than Brass.

Can I use Brass instead of Castellax Bronze?

The same difference applies the other way round: Brass is a little darker, more saturated, cooler.

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.