Rough Iron vs Honed Steel

How close are they?

ΔE 18.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Honed Steel is noticeably lighter, more muted than Rough Iron.

Can I use Honed Steel instead of Rough Iron?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Honed Steel is noticeably lighter, more muted than Rough Iron.

Can I use Rough Iron instead of Honed Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rough Iron is noticeably darker, 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.