Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal vs Starship Steel

How close are they?

ΔE 12.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Starship Steel is noticeably darker, warmer than Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal.

Can I use Starship Steel instead of Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Starship Steel is noticeably darker, warmer than Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal.

Can I use Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal instead of Starship Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Semi Gloss Bright Gun Metal is noticeably lighter, 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.