Metallic Silver (Chrome) vs Bright Brass (Met.)

Metallic Silver (Chrome)

Brand
Tamiya
Range
PS Spray (polycarbonate)
Code
PS-48
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#d2d2d2 (estimate)

Bright Brass (Met.)

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.067
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#ede9de (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Bright Brass (Met.) is a little lighter, more saturated than Metallic Silver (Chrome).

Can I use Bright Brass (Met.) instead of Metallic Silver (Chrome)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Bright Brass (Met.) is a little lighter, more saturated than Metallic Silver (Chrome).

Can I use Metallic Silver (Chrome) instead of Bright Brass (Met.)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Metallic Silver (Chrome) is a little darker, 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 Metallic Silver (Chrome) on the colour wheel See Bright Brass (Met.) on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Metallic Silver (Chrome)

Other Tamiya paints close to Bright Brass (Met.)

All matches: Metallic Silver (Chrome) equivalents · Bright Brass (Met.) equivalents

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