Mithral Silver: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #808182 finish metallic type color family Grey

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

AK Interactive
Gun Metal -88- AK3086
Figures Series
ΔE 1.3 · nearly identical
Vallejo
Magnesium 77.711
Metal Color
ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical
Scale75
Speed Metal SC66
Metal n' Alchemy Steel Series
ΔE 3.5 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Plate Armour
Wave 1
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Ironbreaker
Layer
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Silver 025
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 9.9 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Gun Metal -88- · AK3086
AK Interactive · Figures Series
Exact
Magnesium · 77.711
Vallejo · Metal Color
Very close
Burnt Iron · 77.721
Vallejo · Metal Color
Very close
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Mithral Silver?
The closest AK Interactive match for Army Painter Mithral Silver is Gun Metal -88- (AK3086, Figures Series) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.3 (nearly identical).
What color is Mithral Silver?
Mithral Silver is a metallic grey miniature paint from Army Painter (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments). Its screen color is approximately #808182 with a metallic finish.

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