Paint equivalent guide

Silver Equivalent

SILVER is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SILVER equivalent is Necron Compound (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.9).
For the SILVER equivalent Vallejo, White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.3).
The best SILVER Army Painter equivalent is Gelid Ice (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.0).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for SILVER?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to SILVER in the current local catalogue is Necron Compound from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.93).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

What to check before replacing this base

Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:

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Frequently asked questions

SILVER 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 White (70.951) (Delta E 4.30).

Yes, SILVER 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.

SILVER is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SILVER equivalent is Necron Compound (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.9).
For the SILVER equivalent Vallejo, White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.3).
The best SILVER Army Painter equivalent is Gelid Ice (Army Painter) (ΔE 4.0).

SILVER is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest SILVER equivalent is Necron Compound (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.9. For a SILVER equivalent Vallejo match, White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.3 is the closest pick. The best SILVER Army Painter equivalent is Gelid Ice (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.0.

SILVER Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.3.

SILVER Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Gelid Ice (Army Painter) with Delta E 4.0.

SILVER equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, SILVER requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Necron Compound (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 1.9
  • Closest Vallejo option : White (70.951) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 4.3
  • Closest Army Painter option : Gelid Ice (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.0

A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight 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.