Aged Pewter vs Aged Metal

How close are they?

ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Aged Metal is a little darker, much more saturated than Aged Pewter.

Can I use Aged Metal instead of Aged Pewter?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Aged Metal is a little darker, much more saturated than Aged Pewter.

Can I use Aged Pewter instead of Aged Metal?

The same difference applies the other way round: Aged Pewter is a little lighter, much 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.