Canoptek Alloy vs Polished Silver

Canoptek Alloy

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a8a7a (estimate)

Polished Silver

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Metallics
Code
09054
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#838688 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Polished Silver is more muted than Canoptek Alloy.

Can I use Polished Silver instead of Canoptek Alloy?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Polished Silver is more muted than Canoptek Alloy.

Can I use Canoptek Alloy instead of Polished Silver?

The same difference applies the other way round: Canoptek Alloy is 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.

See Canoptek Alloy on the colour wheel See Polished Silver on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Canoptek Alloy

Other Citadel paints close to Polished Silver

All matches: Canoptek Alloy equivalents · Polished Silver equivalents

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