Liberator Gold vs Iridescent Gold (Fine)

How close are they?

ΔE 37.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Iridescent Gold (Fine) is a little lighter, much more muted, warmer than Liberator Gold. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Liberator Gold is a metallic and Golden Iridescent Gold (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 Gold (Fine) instead of Liberator Gold?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 37). Iridescent Gold (Fine) is a little lighter, much more muted, warmer than Liberator Gold. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Liberator Gold instead of Iridescent Gold (Fine)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Liberator Gold is a little darker, much more saturated, cooler.

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.