Dark Silver's approximate swatch sits in the metallic silver family: very dark in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. The catalog suggests Magnesium as a darker color and Steel as a lighter color to test, both from Monument Pro Acryl. The leading same-type candidate, Citadel Iron Warriors, scores 81 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Dark Silver equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Dark Silver. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Iron Warriors, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.9).
Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 201 Metallic Black, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.8).
From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Death Metal, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.9).
The P3 Paints pick: P3 Paints Pig Iron, a broader digital color reference (delta E 7.7).
The stored swatch for Citadel Iron Warriors is slightly lighter and warmer than the swatch for Dark Silver. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Citadel
Humbrol
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Vallejo
Tamiya
AK Interactive
Revell
Scale75
Green Stuff World
Two Thin Coats
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Monument Pro Acryl Dark Silver?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Iron Warriors at 81% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What finish is Dark Silver?
The catalog classifies Dark Silver as metallic, with its digital swatch in the silver family. A flat digital color cannot represent metallic reflection or flake appearance. Check the actual product before substituting another metallic or a standard paint.