Death Metal vs Burnt Iron

How close are they?

ΔE 11.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Burnt Iron is a little lighter, more saturated than Death Metal.

Can I use Burnt Iron instead of Death Metal?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Burnt Iron is a little lighter, more saturated than Death Metal.

Can I use Death Metal instead of Burnt Iron?

The same difference applies the other way round: Death Metal is a little darker, 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.