Silver (70.997)
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Metallic Paint
Silver (72.052) Vallejo Game Color metallic paint equivalents (#C0C0C8)
Silver (72.052) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Silver (72.052) equivalent is Silver (70.997) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 0.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Silver (72.052) is Silver (70.997) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 0.0).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Silver (72.052) is Mithril (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for Silver (72.052)?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Silver (72.052) in the current local catalogue is Silver (70.997) from Vallejo Model Color (Delta-E 0.0).
- Closest overall: Silver (70.997) (Vallejo Model Color, Delta-E 0.0)
- Closest Vallejo: Silver (70.997) (Delta-E 0.0)
- Closest Army Painter: Mithril (Delta-E 3.17)
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
Silver (72.052) 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 0.00).
Yes, Silver (72.052) 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.
Silver (72.052) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Silver (72.052) equivalent is Silver (70.997) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 0.0).
For Vallejo, the closest match to Silver (72.052) is Silver (70.997) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 0.0).
For Army Painter, the closest match to Silver (72.052) is Mithril (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).
Silver (72.052) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Silver (72.052) equivalent is Silver (70.997) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 0.0. For Vallejo, the closest match to Silver (72.052) is Silver (70.997) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 0.0. For Army Painter, the closest match to Silver (72.052) is Mithril (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.2.
Silver (72.052) Vallejo equivalent
The closest Vallejo match is Silver (70.997) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 0.0.
Silver (72.052) Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Mithril (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.2.
Silver (72.052) equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint with metallic pigments, Silver (72.052) 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. Silver (72.052) has a specific particle size.
Black vs white primer
The primer choice affects how Silver (72.052) reads. Over black the metallic appears deeper and richer.
NMM simulation vs true metallic
Silver (72.052) is a true metallic — the flakes do the work of simulating reflections.
Edge highlight preservation
Edge highlights on Silver (72.052) must contrast with the metallic base.
Tarnish and varnish
Metallic paints can tarnish over time. Silver (72.052) may need a varnish seal.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Silver (70.997) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 0.0
- Closest Vallejo option : Silver (70.997) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 0.0
- Closest Army Painter option : Mithril (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.2
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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