Shining Silver vs Titanium Silver

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Titanium Silver is more saturated than Shining Silver.

Can I use Titanium Silver instead of Shining Silver?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Titanium Silver is more saturated than Shining Silver.

Can I use Shining Silver instead of Titanium Silver?

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