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Dark Silver

Monument Pro Acryl

Metallic · #1E2021

MetallicPro Acryl

Dark Silver's approximate swatch sits in the metallic silver family: very dark in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. The catalog suggests Magnesium as a darker color and Steel as a lighter color to test, both from Monument Pro Acryl. The leading same-type candidate, Citadel Iron Warriors, scores 81 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.

Cross-brand results

Dark Silver equivalents in other ranges

Review paint type as well as the color score for Dark Silver. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.

Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Iron Warriors, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).

Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 201 Metallic Black, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.8).

From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Death Metal, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.9).

The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Pig Iron, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.7).

The stored swatch for Citadel Iron Warriors is slightly lighter and warmer than the swatch for Dark Silver. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.

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.

Color intelligence

About this color

Color profile

Familymetallic silver
Lightnessvery dark
Saturationmuted
Undertoneneutral

Highlight and shade ladder

Pairs well with

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Match difficulty

Distinctive
Closest cross-brand match

Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.

Possible uses for this color

blades, armor plate and chainmail
Common questions

Frequently asked

What is the closest equivalent to Monument Pro Acryl Dark Silver?

The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Iron Warriors at 81% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.

What finish is Dark Silver?

The catalog classifies Dark 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 Dark Silver with?

The digital catalog suggests testing Steel for a lighter step and Magnesium for a darker step, both from Monument Pro Acryl. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.

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