What is the difference between Metallic Silver (Chrome) and Chrome (Metallic)?

ΔE 11 (fair). Chrome (Metallic) is noticeably lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Metallic Silver (Chrome) vs Chrome (Metallic)

Metallic Silver (Chrome)

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

Chrome (Metallic)

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.064
Type: a metallic
Swatch: #f2f1f3 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Chrome (Metallic) is noticeably lighter than Metallic Silver (Chrome).

Can I use Chrome (Metallic) instead of Metallic Silver (Chrome)?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Chrome (Metallic) is noticeably lighter than Metallic Silver (Chrome).

Can I use Metallic Silver (Chrome) instead of Chrome (Metallic)?

The same difference applies the other way round: Metallic Silver (Chrome) is noticeably darker.

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 Chrome (Metallic) on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Metallic Silver (Chrome)

Metallic Silver (Chrome) vs Chainmail (72.053)Game Color Metallic · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Chrome (Metallic)
Metallic Silver (Chrome) vs Arctic Blue (Metal.) (71.071)Model Air · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Chrome (Metallic)
Metallic Silver (Chrome) vs Silver (72.052)Game Color Metallic · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Chrome (Metallic)

Other Tamiya paints close to Chrome (Metallic)

Chrome (Metallic) vs Translucent Silver (PS-36)PS Spray (polycarbonate) · ΔE 11, fair
Chrome (Metallic) vs Gloss Aluminum (TS-17)TS Spray · ΔE 11, fair
Chrome (Metallic) vs Mica Silver (TS-76)TS Spray · ΔE 11, fair

All matches: Metallic Silver (Chrome) equivalents · Chrome (Metallic) equivalents