Burnt Iron vs Night Scales

How close are they?

ΔE 20.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Night Scales is a little darker, more muted than Burnt Iron.

Can I use Night Scales instead of Burnt Iron?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Night Scales is a little darker, more muted than Burnt Iron.

Can I use Burnt Iron instead of Night Scales?

The same difference applies the other way round: Burnt Iron is a little lighter, 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.