Shining Silver vs Bright Brass (Met.)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bright Brass (Met.) is noticeably lighter than Shining Silver.

Can I use Bright Brass (Met.) instead of Shining Silver?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Bright Brass (Met.) is noticeably lighter than Shining Silver.

Can I use Shining Silver instead of Bright Brass (Met.)?

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.