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Chainmail Silver (72.054) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Chainmail Silver (72.054) equivalent is Heavy Metal (Scale75) (ΔE 6.0).
For the Chainmail Silver (72.054) equivalent Vallejo, Silver (70.997) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.6).
The best Chainmail Silver (72.054) Army Painter equivalent is Shining Silver (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.3).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Chainmail Silver (72.054) in the current local catalogue is Heavy Metal from Scale75 (Delta-E 6.02).
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:
Chainmail Silver (72.054) is a paint from Vallejo Game Color. 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 6.56).
Yes, Chainmail Silver (72.054) is currently part of the Vallejo Game Color 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.
Chainmail Silver (72.054) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Chainmail Silver (72.054) equivalent is Heavy Metal (Scale75) (ΔE 6.0).
For the Chainmail Silver (72.054) equivalent Vallejo, Silver (70.997) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 6.6).
The best Chainmail Silver (72.054) Army Painter equivalent is Shining Silver (Army Painter) (ΔE 6.3).
Chainmail Silver (72.054) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Chainmail Silver (72.054) equivalent is Heavy Metal (Scale75) with Delta E 6.0. For a Chainmail Silver (72.054) equivalent Vallejo match, Silver (70.997) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.6 is the closest pick. The best Chainmail Silver (72.054) Army Painter equivalent is Shining Silver (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.3.
The closest Vallejo match is Silver (70.997) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 6.6.
The best Army Painter option is Shining Silver (Army Painter) with Delta E 6.3.
As a paint with metallic pigments, Chainmail Silver (72.054) reflects light differently than standard colours. The colour sits in the neutral grey range.
Metallic paints use metal flakes that vary by brand. Chainmail Silver (72.054) has a specific particle size.
The primer choice affects how Chainmail Silver (72.054) reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
Chainmail Silver (72.054) is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlights on Chainmail Silver (72.054) must contrast with the metallic base.
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Chainmail Silver (72.054) 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.