Castellax Bronze vs Iridescent Copper (Fine)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Iridescent Copper (Fine) is a little darker, more saturated than Castellax Bronze. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Castellax Bronze is a metallic and Golden Iridescent Copper (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 Copper (Fine) instead of Castellax Bronze?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Iridescent Copper (Fine) is a little darker, more saturated than Castellax Bronze. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Castellax Bronze instead of Iridescent Copper (Fine)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Castellax Bronze 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.