Rough Iron vs Dark Elder Bronze

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Elder Bronze is a little darker, more saturated than Rough Iron.

Can I use Dark Elder Bronze instead of Rough Iron?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Dark Elder Bronze is a little darker, more saturated than Rough Iron.

Can I use Rough Iron instead of Dark Elder Bronze?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rough Iron 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.