Matching it is straightforward: Revell Silver lands at 92 percent in the same finish, and 3 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. In the pot, Silver reads as a neutral metallic silver, very light and muted. Shade down into Silver Grey, the nearest darker paint in the Vallejo line. Bottom line: run out mid-project and another brand will get you within a shade.
Silver equivalents, brand by brand
Several ranges orbit this color without landing on it. Here is the closest each brand manages, nearest first:
- Closest Revell equivalent: Revell Silver, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.6).
- Nearest in the The Army Painter catalog: The Army Painter Mithril, close enough that batch variation matters more (delta E 1.7).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol Metalcote Polished Aluminium, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.7).
- From Monument Pro Acryl: Monument Pro Acryl Heavy Titanium White, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 4.6).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Silver Grey, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 6.3).
- Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya Chrome Silver, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 7.9).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Revell
The Army Painter
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
AK Interactive
Tamiya
Scale75
P3 Paints
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Vallejo Silver?
The closest same-finish match is Revell Silver at 92% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Silver?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Mithril at 92%, a same-finish match.
What finish is Silver?
Silver is a metallic paint with a silver tone and a reflective finish. Because the shine comes from metal flake, a flat paint can match the color and still be wrong for the job, which is why cross-finish matches here are references rather than swaps.
What do I highlight and shade Silver with?
Shade Silver with Silver Grey in the same Vallejo range. For highlights, mix in a lighter tone or move to a brighter paint in the lane.