Enchanted Steel vs Blue Steel

How close are they?

ΔE 7.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Blue Steel is more saturated, warmer than Enchanted Steel.

Can I use Blue Steel instead of Enchanted Steel?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Blue Steel is more saturated, warmer than Enchanted Steel.

Can I use Enchanted Steel instead of Blue Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Enchanted Steel is more muted, cooler.

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.