Cold Steel vs Arctic Blue (Metal.)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Arctic Blue (Metal.) is noticeably lighter than Cold Steel.

Can I use Arctic Blue (Metal.) instead of Cold Steel?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Arctic Blue (Metal.) is noticeably lighter than Cold Steel.

Can I use Cold Steel instead of Arctic Blue (Metal.)?

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