Evil Chrome vs Blue Steel

How close are they?

ΔE 17.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Blue Steel is a little lighter, much more saturated than Evil Chrome.

Can I use Blue Steel instead of Evil Chrome?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Blue Steel is a little lighter, much more saturated than Evil Chrome.

Can I use Evil Chrome instead of Blue Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Evil Chrome is a little darker, much 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.