Golden Armour vs Afterburner

How close are they?

ΔE 11.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Afterburner is more muted than Golden Armour.

Can I use Afterburner instead of Golden Armour?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Afterburner is more muted than Golden Armour.

Can I use Golden Armour instead of Afterburner?

The same difference applies the other way round: Golden Armour is more saturated.

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.