Enchanted Steel vs Holographic Paint

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Holographic Paint is noticeably darker, more muted than Enchanted Steel.

Can I use Holographic Paint instead of Enchanted Steel?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Holographic Paint is noticeably darker, more muted than Enchanted Steel.

Can I use Enchanted Steel instead of Holographic Paint?

The same difference applies the other way round: Enchanted Steel is noticeably 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.