White Pearl vs Aluminium (Metal.)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.5, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Aluminium (Metal.) is a little darker than White Pearl. They are different kinds of paint: Mr. Hobby White Pearl is a pearl paint and Vallejo Aluminium (Metal.) is a metallic, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Aluminium (Metal.) instead of White Pearl?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Aluminium (Metal.) is a little darker than White Pearl. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use White Pearl instead of Aluminium (Metal.)?

The same difference applies the other way round: White Pearl is a little 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.