Chrome Silver vs Amethyst Purple

Chrome Silver

Brand
Tamiya
Range
X Gloss Acrylic
Code
X-11
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#cac9ce (estimate)

Amethyst Purple

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.108 Light
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#cba0c8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 26.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Amethyst Purple is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Chrome Silver.

Can I use Amethyst Purple instead of Chrome Silver?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 27). Amethyst Purple is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Chrome Silver.

Can I use Chrome Silver instead of Amethyst Purple?

The same difference applies the other way round: Chrome Silver is noticeably lighter, much more muted.

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 Chrome Silver on the colour wheel See Amethyst Purple on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Chrome Silver

Other Tamiya paints close to Amethyst Purple

All matches: Chrome Silver equivalents · Amethyst Purple equivalents

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