Stormhost Silver from Citadel scores 96 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. The stored digital swatch for Steel/Eisen is a light muted metallic silver with a neutral cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Steel/Eisen and Silver Metallic/Silber, both Revell paints selected from the digital catalog. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Steel/Eisen 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 Citadel equivalent: Citadel Stormhost Silver, very close stored digital colors (delta E 0.9).
- Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol 27001 Metalcote Matt Aluminium, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.2).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Broadsword Silver, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Natural Steel, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.7).
- From Tamiya: Tamiya XF-16 Flat Aluminium, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.4).
- Vallejo's closest color: Vallejo Silver, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.5).
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.
Citadel
Humbrol
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Tamiya
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Monument Pro Acryl
P3 Paints
Green Stuff World
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Highlight and shade ladder
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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 Revell Steel/Eisen?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Stormhost Silver at 96% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What finish is Steel/Eisen?
The catalog classifies Steel/Eisen 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 Steel/Eisen with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Silver Metallic/Silber for a lighter step and Steel/Eisen for a darker step, both from Revell. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.