Cold Steel vs Broadsword Silver

How close are they?

ΔE 13.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Broadsword Silver is a little lighter, more muted than Cold Steel.

Can I use Broadsword Silver instead of Cold Steel?

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

Can I use Cold Steel instead of Broadsword Silver?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cold Steel is a little darker, 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.