Magnesium: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Metal Color · 77.711. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #858585
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.
Army Painter
Mithral Silver
ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical
AK Interactive
Gun Metal -88-
ΔE 2.6 · close match
Scale75
Speed Metal
ΔE 3.4 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Plate Armour
ΔE 4.1 · close match
Citadel
Ironbreaker
ΔE 4.9 · close match
Pro Acryl
Silver
ΔE 8.4 · noticeable difference
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Magnesium?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Magnesium is Mithral Silver (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.7 (nearly identical).
What color is Magnesium?
Magnesium is a metallic grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Metal Color), code 77.711. Its screen color is approximately #858585 with a metallic finish.