Dark Steel vs Warplock Bronze

How close are they?

ΔE 13.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Warplock Bronze is a little darker, more saturated than Dark Steel.

Can I use Warplock Bronze instead of Dark Steel?

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

Can I use Dark Steel instead of Warplock Bronze?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Steel is a little 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.