Enchanted Steel vs Cold Open

How close are they?

ΔE 20.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cold Open is much more saturated, warmer than Enchanted Steel.

Can I use Cold Open instead of Enchanted Steel?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Cold Open is much more saturated, warmer than Enchanted Steel.

Can I use Enchanted Steel instead of Cold Open?

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