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

ΔE 5 (very close). Rust (Metallic) is a little lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Metallic Silver (Chrome) vs Rust (Metallic)

Metallic Silver (Chrome)

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

Rust (Metallic)

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 71.069
Type: a metallic
Swatch: #e3dad5 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Rust (Metallic) is a little lighter, more saturated than Metallic Silver (Chrome).

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

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Rust (Metallic) is a little lighter, more saturated than Metallic Silver (Chrome).

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

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

Other Tamiya paints close to Rust (Metallic)

Rust (Metallic) vs Translucent Silver (PS-36)PS Spray (polycarbonate) · ΔE 5, very close
Rust (Metallic) vs Gloss Aluminum (TS-17)TS Spray · ΔE 5, very close
Rust (Metallic) vs Mica Silver (TS-76)TS Spray · ΔE 5, very close

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