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Quicksilver Green Stuff World metallic paint equivalents (#BDC3C7)
Quicksilver is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Quicksilver equivalent is Runefang Steel (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.3).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Quicksilver is Silver (72.052) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.2).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Quicksilver is Mithril (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.3).
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Quicksilver?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Quicksilver in the current local catalogue is Runefang Steel from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.26).
- Closest overall: Runefang Steel (Citadel (Games Workshop), Delta-E 1.26)
- Closest Vallejo: Silver (70.997) (Delta-E 4.17)
- Closest Army Painter: Mithril (Delta-E 2.29)
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 metallic
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this metallic paint:
- Pigment size: metallic flakes settle — stir thoroughly before use
- Primer: the primer already used in your recipe — black primer gives a truer metallic sheen
- Thinning: controlled thinning — too much water dulls the metallic particles
- Coverage: reliable — metallics may need multiple thin coats
- Varnish: matte varnish kills metallic reflections — use satin or gloss
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Frequently asked questions
Quicksilver is a paint from Green Stuff World. 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 Silver (72.052) (Delta E 4.17).
Yes, Quicksilver is currently part of the Green Stuff World 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.
Quicksilver is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Quicksilver equivalent is Runefang Steel (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 1.3).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Quicksilver is Silver (72.052) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.2).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Quicksilver is Mithril (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.3).
Quicksilver is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Quicksilver equivalent is Runefang Steel (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 1.3. For Vallejo, the closest match to Quicksilver is Silver (72.052) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.2. For Army Painter, the closest match to Quicksilver is Mithril (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.3.
Quicksilver Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Silver (72.052) (Vallejo Game Color) with Delta E 4.2.
Quicksilver Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Mithril (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.3.
Quicksilver equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint with metallic pigments, Quicksilver reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.
Pigment particle size
Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. Quicksilver has a specific particle size.
Black vs white primer
The primer choice affects how Quicksilver reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
NMM simulation vs true metallic
Quicksilver is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlight preservation
Edge highlights on Quicksilver must contrast with the metallic base.
Tarnish and varnish
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Quicksilver may need a varnish seal.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Runefang Steel (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 1.3
- Closest Vallejo option : Silver (72.052) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 4.2
- Closest Army Painter option : Mithril (Army Painter) – ΔE 2.3
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.
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