Burnt Iron vs Oily Steel

How close are they?

ΔE 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Oily Steel is a little darker than Burnt Iron.

Can I use Oily Steel instead of Burnt Iron?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Oily Steel is a little darker than Burnt Iron.

Can I use Burnt Iron instead of Oily Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Burnt Iron 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.