Silver: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Hobby Paint · 28.021. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #A6AAB3
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
Mithril
ΔE 4.1 · close match
AK Interactive
Aluminium
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Scale75
White Alchemy
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Blue Steel
ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Grey Knights Steel
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Silver
ΔE 6.6 · noticeable difference
Similar paints
Silver · AK11209
Mithril · WP3190P
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Silver?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Silver is Mithril (WP3190P, Warpaints Fanatic Metallic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.1 (close match).
What color is Silver?
Silver is a metallic grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Hobby Paint), code 28.021. Its screen color is approximately #A6AAB3 with a metallic finish.