Galvanized Steel vs Silver

Galvanized Steel

Brand
Formula P3
Range
P3 Metallics
Code
93176
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#aebbaa (estimate)

Silver

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.997
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#868a8b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Silver is noticeably darker, more muted than Galvanized Steel.

Can I use Silver instead of Galvanized Steel?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Silver is noticeably darker, more muted than Galvanized Steel.

Can I use Galvanized Steel instead of Silver?

The same difference applies the other way round: Galvanized Steel is noticeably lighter, 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 Galvanized Steel on the colour wheel See Silver on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Galvanized Steel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Silver

All matches: Galvanized Steel equivalents · Silver equivalents

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