Shining Silver vs Aluminium (Metal.)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Aluminium (Metal.) is noticeably lighter than Shining Silver.

Can I use Aluminium (Metal.) instead of Shining Silver?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Aluminium (Metal.) is noticeably lighter than Shining Silver.

Can I use Shining Silver instead of Aluminium (Metal.)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Shining Silver is noticeably darker.

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.