Gunmetal Blue vs Starship Steel

How close are they?

ΔE 9.3, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Starship Steel is a little lighter, warmer than Gunmetal Blue.

Can I use Starship Steel instead of Gunmetal Blue?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Starship Steel is a little lighter, warmer than Gunmetal Blue.

Can I use Gunmetal Blue instead of Starship Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Gunmetal Blue is a little darker, cooler.

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.