ΔE 14.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Natural Steel is noticeably darker, more saturated than Metallic Gray.
Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Natural Steel is noticeably darker, more saturated than Metallic Gray.
The same difference applies the other way round: Metallic Gray is noticeably 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.
See Metallic Gray on the colour wheel See Natural Steel on the colour wheel
All matches: Metallic Gray equivalents · Natural Steel equivalents