Old Silver: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Arte Deco · 81.124. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #CCBDBA finish unknown 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.

ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference

AK Interactive

Sky Grey FS 36463 AK11012

3rd Gen Acrylic

ΔE 7.1 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Rainy Grey SC60

Scalecolor

ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Grey Seer

Base

ΔE 11.4 · different color

Kimera Kolors

The White PW6

Base Set

ΔE 15.6 · different color

Similar paints

Opal Skin

Army Painter · Skin Tones Paint Set

Very close

Ivory Tusk

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

Sky Grey FS 36463 · AK11012

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Approximate

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Old Silver, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Brainmatter Beige WP3011P

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Mahogany Brown 70.846

Vallejo · Model Color

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Old Silver pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Medium Grey / German Grey Uniform -58-

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Amt-12 Dark Grey

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Army Painter equivalent of Old Silver?

The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Old Silver is Opal Skin (Skin Tones Paint Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).

What color is Old Silver?

Old Silver is a standard grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Arte Deco), code 81.124. Its screen color is approximately #CCBDBA with a unknown finish.