Enchanted Steel vs Speed Metal

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Speed Metal is noticeably lighter than Enchanted Steel.

Can I use Speed Metal instead of Enchanted Steel?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Speed Metal is noticeably lighter than Enchanted Steel.

Can I use Enchanted Steel instead of Speed Metal?

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

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.