Enchanted Steel vs Cobalt Alchemy

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cobalt Alchemy is more saturated than Enchanted Steel.

Can I use Cobalt Alchemy instead of Enchanted Steel?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Cobalt Alchemy is more saturated than Enchanted Steel.

Can I use Enchanted Steel instead of Cobalt Alchemy?

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