Iron Hands Steel vs Burnt Iron

How close are they?

ΔE 12.6, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Burnt Iron is noticeably darker than Iron Hands Steel.

Can I use Burnt Iron instead of Iron Hands Steel?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Burnt Iron is noticeably darker than Iron Hands Steel.

Can I use Iron Hands Steel instead of Burnt Iron?

The same difference applies the other way round: Iron Hands Steel is noticeably 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.