White Pearl vs Silver RLM01 (Met.)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.3, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Silver RLM01 (Met.) is a little darker than White Pearl. They are different kinds of paint: Mr. Hobby White Pearl is a pearl paint and Vallejo Silver RLM01 (Met.) is a metallic, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Silver RLM01 (Met.) instead of White Pearl?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Silver RLM01 (Met.) is a little darker than White Pearl. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use White Pearl instead of Silver RLM01 (Met.)?

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.