True Metal Chrome
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As a layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Neutral grey colours bridge the gap between black and white, used for stone, armour, and gradual highlights..
The closest Stormhost Silver equivalent is True Metal Chrome (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.2).
For the Stormhost Silver equivalent Vallejo, Metal Medium (70.521) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 7.5).
The best Stormhost Silver Army Painter equivalent is Mithril (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.8).
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Stormhost Silver in the current local catalogue is True Metal Chrome from AK Interactive (Delta-E 3.17).
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:
Stormhost Silver is a layer 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 Metal Medium (70.521) (Delta E 7.45).
Yes, Stormhost 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 layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Neutral grey colours bridge the gap between black and white, used for stone, armour, and gradual highlights..
The closest Stormhost Silver equivalent is True Metal Chrome (AK Interactive) (ΔE 3.2).
For the Stormhost Silver equivalent Vallejo, Metal Medium (70.521) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 7.5).
The best Stormhost Silver Army Painter equivalent is Mithril (Army Painter) (ΔE 7.8).
As a layer paint, this colour is formulated for translucency and smooth transitions over an existing basecoat. Neutral grey colours bridge the gap between black and white, used for stone, armour, and gradual highlights.. Argent ultra-brillant. Le highlight métallique le plus lumineux. Uniquement sur les arêtes les plus fines.
The closest Stormhost Silver equivalent is True Metal Chrome (AK Interactive) with Delta E 3.2. For a Stormhost Silver equivalent Vallejo match, Metal Medium (70.521) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 7.5 is the closest pick. The best Stormhost Silver Army Painter equivalent is Mithril (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.8.
The closest Vallejo match is Metal Medium (70.521) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 7.5.
The best Army Painter option is Mithril (Army Painter) with Delta E 7.8.
As a layer paint with metallic pigments, Stormhost Silver reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.
Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. Stormhost Silver has a specific particle size.
The primer choice affects how Stormhost Silver reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
Stormhost Silver is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlights on Stormhost Silver must contrast with the metallic base.
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Stormhost Silver may need a varnish seal.
Runefang Steel, Ironbreaker, Nuln Oil and Leadbelcher are common companions to this layer. They were chosen in the original recipe because their coverage, drying speed, and finish layer in the same workflow without forcing extra corrections.
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 layer paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.