3D Glasses vs Starship Steel

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Starship Steel is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than 3D Glasses.

Can I use Starship Steel instead of 3D Glasses?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Starship Steel is noticeably darker, more muted, cooler than 3D Glasses.

Can I use 3D Glasses instead of Starship Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: 3D Glasses is noticeably lighter, more saturated, warmer.

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.