Dark Aluminium vs Natural Steel

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Natural Steel is noticeably darker, more saturated than Dark Aluminium.

Can I use Natural Steel instead of Dark Aluminium?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Natural Steel is noticeably darker, more saturated than Dark Aluminium.

Can I use Dark Aluminium instead of Natural Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Aluminium is noticeably lighter, more muted.

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.