Skyrat vs Starship Steel

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Starship Steel is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Skyrat.

Can I use Starship Steel instead of Skyrat?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Starship Steel is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer than Skyrat.

Can I use Skyrat instead of Starship Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Skyrat is noticeably darker, more saturated, 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.