Stormhost Silver vs Magnesium

Stormhost Silver

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#b8bcc0 (estimate)

Magnesium

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Metallics
Code
S42
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#9a9a98 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Magnesium is noticeably darker than Stormhost Silver.

Can I use Magnesium instead of Stormhost Silver?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Magnesium is noticeably darker than Stormhost Silver.

Can I use Stormhost Silver instead of Magnesium?

The same difference applies the other way round: Stormhost Silver is noticeably lighter.

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 Stormhost Silver on the colour wheel See Magnesium on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Stormhost Silver

Other Citadel paints close to Magnesium

All matches: Stormhost Silver equivalents · Magnesium equivalents

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