Plate Armour vs Starship Steel

How close are they?

ΔE 22.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Starship Steel is noticeably darker, more saturated than Plate Armour.

Can I use Starship Steel instead of Plate Armour?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Starship Steel is noticeably darker, more saturated than Plate Armour.

Can I use Plate Armour instead of Starship Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Plate Armour 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.