Iron Warriors vs Spartan Bronze

How close are they?

ΔE 14.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Spartan Bronze is much more saturated than Iron Warriors.

Can I use Spartan Bronze instead of Iron Warriors?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Spartan Bronze is much more saturated than Iron Warriors.

Can I use Iron Warriors instead of Spartan Bronze?

The same difference applies the other way round: Iron Warriors is much 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.