Stormhost Silver's approximate swatch sits in the metallic silver family: light in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Steel/Eisen, scoring 96 percent digital color similarity. For a darker step, the digital catalog suggests testing Citadel Canoptek Alloy. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Stormhost Silver equivalents in other ranges
A very close digital color exists in the same broad paint-type group. 4 brands have listed results scoring at least 78%, including any different-type references.
Closest Revell equivalent: Revell 91 Steel/Eisen, very close stored digital colors (delta E 0.9).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol 27001 Metalcote Matt Aluminium, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.6).
- The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Broadsword Silver, similar digital colors (delta E 2.9).
- Nearest in the AK Interactive catalog: AK Interactive Natural Steel, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.4).
- Best Tamiya option: Tamiya XF-16 Flat Aluminium, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.6).
- From Vallejo: Vallejo Silver, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.6).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 0.9. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Revell
Humbrol
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Tamiya
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Green Stuff World
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Citadel Stormhost Silver?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Revell Steel/Eisen at 96% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Stormhost Silver?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Broadsword Silver at 86% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What finish is Stormhost Silver?
The catalog classifies Stormhost Silver as metallic, with its digital swatch in the silver family. A flat digital color cannot represent metallic reflection or flake appearance. Check the actual product before substituting another metallic or a standard paint.
What do I highlight and shade Stormhost Silver with?
A computed darker-color suggestion for Stormhost Silver is Canoptek Alloy from Citadel. No lighter step is stored in this catalog's ladder; compare test patches to build a highlight recipe.