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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 the Quicksilver equivalent Vallejo, Silver (70.997) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.2).
The best Quicksilver Army Painter equivalent is Mithril (Army Painter) (ΔE 2.3).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Quicksilver in the current local catalogue is Runefang Steel from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 1.26).
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:
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 (70.997) (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 the Quicksilver equivalent Vallejo, Silver (70.997) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 4.2).
The best Quicksilver Army Painter equivalent 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 a Quicksilver equivalent Vallejo match, Silver (70.997) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.2 is the closest pick. The best Quicksilver Army Painter equivalent is Mithril (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.3.
The closest Vallejo match is Silver (70.997) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 4.2.
The best Army Painter option is Mithril (Army Painter) with Delta E 2.3.
As a paint with metallic pigments, Quicksilver reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.
Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. Quicksilver has a specific particle size.
The primer choice affects how Quicksilver reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
Quicksilver is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlights on Quicksilver must contrast with the metallic base.
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Quicksilver 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.