Dark Iron vs Brass

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Brass is a little darker, more saturated than Dark Iron.

Can I use Brass instead of Dark Iron?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Brass is a little darker, more saturated than Dark Iron.

Can I use Dark Iron instead of Brass?

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