Warplock Bronze vs Honed Steel

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Honed Steel is a little lighter, much more muted than Warplock Bronze.

Can I use Honed Steel instead of Warplock Bronze?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Honed Steel is a little lighter, much more muted than Warplock Bronze.

Can I use Warplock Bronze instead of Honed Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Warplock Bronze is a little darker, much more saturated.

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.