Dead Star vs Bright Bronze

How close are they?

ΔE 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bright Bronze is a little darker, more saturated than Dead Star.

Can I use Bright Bronze instead of Dead Star?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Bright Bronze is a little darker, more saturated than Dead Star.

Can I use Dead Star instead of Bright Bronze?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dead Star is a little lighter, 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.