Chainmail: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Game Color · 72.053. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #E4E5E9
finish metallic
type color
family White
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.
Citadel
Stormhost Silver
ΔE 2.5 · close match
AK Interactive
Silver & Metal Midtones
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Scale75
Nacar
ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Mythril Blade
ΔE 7.7 · noticeable difference
Army Painter
Silver Dragon
ΔE 12.6 · different color
Pro Acryl
Silver
ΔE 18.9 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Citadel equivalent of Chainmail?
The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Chainmail is Stormhost Silver (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).
What color is Chainmail?
Chainmail is a metallic white miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color), code 72.053. Its screen color is approximately #E4E5E9 with a metallic finish.