Metallic Paint

Mithril Silver Equivalent

As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Neutral grey colours bridge the gap between black and white, used for stone, armour, and gradual highlights..
The closest Mithril Silver equivalent is Company Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.0).
For the Mithril Silver equivalent Vallejo, Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.0).
The best Mithril Silver Army Painter equivalent is Company Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.0).

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Mithril Silver?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Mithril Silver in the current local catalogue is Company Grey from Army Painter (Delta-E 2.98).

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:

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Frequently asked questions

Mithril Silver is a base paint from Citadel (Games Workshop). 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 Light Grey (70.990) (Delta E 5.04).

Yes, Mithril Silver is currently part of the Citadel (Games Workshop) 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.

As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Neutral grey colours bridge the gap between black and white, used for stone, armour, and gradual highlights..
The closest Mithril Silver equivalent is Company Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.0).
For the Mithril Silver equivalent Vallejo, Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.0).
The best Mithril Silver Army Painter equivalent is Company Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.0).

As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Neutral grey colours bridge the gap between black and white, used for stone, armour, and gradual highlights..

The closest Mithril Silver equivalent is Company Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.0. For a Mithril Silver equivalent Vallejo match, Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.0 is the closest pick. The best Mithril Silver Army Painter equivalent is Company Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.0.

Mithril Silver Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.0.

Mithril Silver Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Company Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.0.

Mithril Silver equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a base paint with metallic pigments, Mithril Silver 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. Mithril Silver has a specific particle size.

Black vs white primer

The primer choice affects how Mithril Silver reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.

NMM simulation vs true metallic

Mithril Silver is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.

Edge highlight preservation

Edge highlights on Mithril Silver must contrast with the metallic base.

Tarnish and varnish

Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Mithril Silver may need a varnish seal.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Company Grey (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.0
  • Closest Vallejo option : Light Grey (70.990) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 5.0
  • Closest Army Painter option : Company Grey (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.0

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 base paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.