Cold Steel vs Galvanized Steel

How close are they?

ΔE 9.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Galvanized Steel is more saturated than Cold Steel.

Can I use Galvanized Steel instead of Cold Steel?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Galvanized Steel is more saturated than Cold Steel.

Can I use Cold Steel instead of Galvanized Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cold Steel is 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.