Stormhost Silver vs Black (Metallic)

Stormhost Silver

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

Black (Metallic)

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.073
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#e5e2e4 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Black (Metallic) is noticeably lighter than Stormhost Silver.

Can I use Black (Metallic) instead of Stormhost Silver?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Black (Metallic) is noticeably lighter than Stormhost Silver.

Can I use Stormhost Silver instead of Black (Metallic)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Stormhost 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.

See Stormhost Silver on the colour wheel See Black (Metallic) on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Stormhost Silver

Other Citadel paints close to Black (Metallic)

All matches: Stormhost Silver equivalents · Black (Metallic) equivalents

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