Fairy Dust vs Mica Silver

How close are they?

ΔE 5.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Mica Silver is a little lighter, more muted than Fairy Dust.

Can I use Mica Silver instead of Fairy Dust?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Mica Silver is a little lighter, more muted than Fairy Dust.

Can I use Fairy Dust instead of Mica Silver?

The same difference applies the other way round: Fairy Dust is a little darker, 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.