Sterling Silver: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · TMM Base · 77.121. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #C0C9CE
finish metallic
type metallic
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.
Citadel
Runefang Steel
ΔE 1.3 · nearly identical
Two Thin Coats
Mythril Blade
ΔE 2.4 · close match
AK Interactive
Silver & Metal Midtones
ΔE 5.0 · close match
Army Painter
Silver Dragon
ΔE 7.0 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Nacar
ΔE 11.3 · different color
Pro Acryl
Silver
ΔE 12.2 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Citadel equivalent of Sterling Silver?
The closest Citadel match for Vallejo Sterling Silver is Runefang Steel (Layer) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.3 (nearly identical).
What color is Sterling Silver?
Sterling Silver is a metallic grey miniature paint from Vallejo (TMM Base), code 77.121. Its screen color is approximately #C0C9CE with a metallic finish.