Polished Silver vs Canoptek Alloy

How close are they?

ΔE 14.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Canoptek Alloy is noticeably darker, more saturated than Polished Silver.

Can I use Canoptek Alloy instead of Polished Silver?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Canoptek Alloy is noticeably darker, more saturated than Polished Silver.

Can I use Polished Silver instead of Canoptek Alloy?

The same difference applies the other way round: Polished Silver is noticeably lighter, more muted.

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.