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Silbergrau – Silver Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Silbergrau – Silver Grey equivalent is Sky Grey (70.989) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.5).
For the Silbergrau – Silver Grey equivalent Vallejo, Sky Grey (70.989) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.5).
The best Silbergrau – Silver Grey Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.0).
These 4 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Silbergrau – Silver Grey in the current local catalogue is Sky Grey (70.989) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 2.49).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this metallic paint:
Silbergrau – Silver Grey is a paint from AK Interactive. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.
The closest Vallejo option is Sky Grey (70.989) (Delta E 2.49).
Yes, Silbergrau – Silver Grey is currently part of the AK Interactive range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.
Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.
Silbergrau – Silver Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Silbergrau – Silver Grey equivalent is Sky Grey (70.989) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.5).
For the Silbergrau – Silver Grey equivalent Vallejo, Sky Grey (70.989) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.5).
The best Silbergrau – Silver Grey Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.0).
Silbergrau – Silver Grey is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Silbergrau – Silver Grey equivalent is Sky Grey (70.989) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.5. For a Silbergrau – Silver Grey equivalent Vallejo match, Sky Grey (70.989) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.5 is the closest pick. The best Silbergrau – Silver Grey Army Painter equivalent is Ash Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.0.
The closest Vallejo match is Sky Grey (70.989) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.5.
The best Army Painter option is Ash Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.0.
As a paint with metallic pigments, Silbergrau – Silver Grey reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the teal range.
Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. Silbergrau – Silver Grey has a specific particle size.
The primer choice affects how Silbergrau – Silver Grey reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
Silbergrau – Silver Grey is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlights on Silbergrau – Silver Grey must contrast with the metallic base.
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Silbergrau – Silver Grey may need a varnish seal.
A metallic paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, wash, and varnish sequence as the original recipe.
Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.
That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.