Polished Silver vs Steel

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Steel is a little darker, more saturated than Polished Silver.

Can I use Steel instead of Polished Silver?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Steel is a little darker, more saturated than Polished Silver.

Can I use Polished Silver instead of Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Polished Silver is a little lighter, 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.