Rootpath vs Iridescent Bronze (Fine)

How close are they?

ΔE 3.7, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Iridescent Bronze (Fine) is a little darker than Rootpath. They are different kinds of paint: Army Painter Rootpath is an opaque base/layer paint and Golden Iridescent Bronze (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 Bronze (Fine) instead of Rootpath?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). Iridescent Bronze (Fine) is a little darker than Rootpath. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Rootpath instead of Iridescent Bronze (Fine)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rootpath is a little lighter.

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.