Plate Mail Metal vs Iridescent Silver (Fine)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Iridescent Silver (Fine) is a little lighter than Plate Mail Metal. They are different kinds of paint: Army Painter Plate Mail Metal is a metallic and Golden Iridescent Silver (Fine) is a pearl paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Iridescent Silver (Fine) instead of Plate Mail Metal?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Iridescent Silver (Fine) is a little lighter than Plate Mail Metal. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Plate Mail Metal instead of Iridescent Silver (Fine)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Plate Mail Metal is a little 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.