Interference Green (Fine) vs Gunmetal (Metal.)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.7, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Gunmetal (Metal.) is more muted than Interference Green (Fine). They are different kinds of paint: Golden Interference Green (Fine) is a pearl paint and Vallejo Gunmetal (Metal.) is a metallic, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Gunmetal (Metal.) instead of Interference Green (Fine)?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Gunmetal (Metal.) is more muted than Interference Green (Fine). They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Interference Green (Fine) instead of Gunmetal (Metal.)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Interference Green (Fine) is 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.