Evil Chrome vs Dark Silver

Evil Chrome

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#7a5440 (estimate)

Dark Silver

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Metallics
Code
030
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#7a7e82 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 28.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Silver is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Evil Chrome.

Can I use Dark Silver instead of Evil Chrome?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 28). Dark Silver is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Evil Chrome.

Can I use Evil Chrome instead of Dark Silver?

The same difference applies the other way round: Evil Chrome is noticeably darker, much more saturated.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Evil Chrome on the colour wheel See Dark Silver on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Evil Chrome

Other Army Painter paints close to Dark Silver

All matches: Evil Chrome equivalents · Dark Silver equivalents

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