Cold Steel vs Hammered Copper

How close are they?

ΔE 10.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Hammered Copper is a little darker than Cold Steel.

Can I use Hammered Copper instead of Cold Steel?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Hammered Copper is a little darker than Cold Steel.

Can I use Cold Steel instead of Hammered Copper?

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

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.