AK Interactive · 3rd Generation

SILVER AK Interactive acrylic paint card (#E0E5E7)

AK Interactive Acrylic #E0E5E7
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Dead White (72.001) · Vallejo Game Color · ΔE 4.30

Necron Compound · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 1.93

Equivalents by Brand
Brand Colour Delta E Match
Vallejo Model Color White (70.951) 4.30 Good
Vallejo Model Color Gloss White (70.842) 4.30 Good
Vallejo Model Color White Glaze (70.853) 4.30 Good
Vallejo Game Color Dead White (72.001) 4.30 Good
Army Painter Skyshard 4.87 Good
Citadel (Games Workshop) Stormshield 5.00 Acceptable
Scale75 SC-02 Scalecolor White 5.10 Acceptable
AK Interactive WHITE GREY 5.81 Acceptable
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SILVER paint guide

SILVER Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents

SILVER is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SILVER equivalent is Dead White (72.001) (Vallejo Game Color) (ΔE 4.3).

SILVER is a acrylic from AK Interactive, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.

Quick Equivalents

  • Closest equivalent: Dead White (72.001) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 4.3
  • Vallejo equivalent: Dead White (72.001) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 4.3
  • Army Painter equivalent: Skyshard (Army Painter) – ΔE 4.9

How to Use SILVER

This paint is typically used for:

  • basecoating neutral grey armour and weapons
  • layering and highlighting on large flat surfaces

Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around reliable, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.

Paint Behavior and Tips

Consider the following when working with this paint:

  • Coverage: reliable — affects how many coats are needed over primer
  • Dilution: controlled thinning — keeping the right ratio maintains flow and prevents brushmarks
  • Interaction with washes and highlights: always run a highlight pass to verify the tone does not shift after drying

A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.

Miniature Painting Tips

For best results with SILVER on Warhammer and other miniature projects:

  • Use the same primer across the project to keep tonal consistency
  • Test on a spare part before applying to a full unit
  • Compare after shading and highlights, not just the base coat

Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.

Conclusion

Choosing the right SILVER equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.

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How should you use SILVER on miniatures?

SILVER is a acrylic paint from AK Interactive. Use it in thin coats and verify the surrounding recipe on a test miniature.

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Method

This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.

Limits

Check finish and coverage on a test miniature if your workflow depends on a very specific texture or transparency.