ΔE 10.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Iron Hands Steel is a little lighter, more muted than Cold Steel.
Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Iron Hands Steel is a little lighter, more muted than Cold Steel.
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.
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All matches: Cold Steel equivalents · Iron Hands Steel equivalents