Stormhost Silver vs Steel

Stormhost Silver

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

Steel

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Metallics
Code
AMP-010
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a9096 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Steel is noticeably darker than Stormhost Silver.

Can I use Steel instead of Stormhost Silver?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Steel is noticeably darker than Stormhost Silver.

Can I use Stormhost Silver instead of Steel?

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 Steel on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Stormhost Silver

Other Citadel paints close to Steel

All matches: Stormhost Silver equivalents · Steel equivalents

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