ΔE 10.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Flat Aluminum is noticeably lighter than Ironbreaker.
Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Flat Aluminum is noticeably lighter than Ironbreaker.
The same difference applies the other way round: Ironbreaker is noticeably darker.
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.
See Ironbreaker on the colour wheel See Flat Aluminum on the colour wheel
All matches: Ironbreaker equivalents · Flat Aluminum equivalents