In our digital catalog, Steel/Eisen is classified as a neutral metallic silver, mid-tone and muted. For highlights, the digital catalog suggests testing Revell Steel/Eisen. Tamiya Flat Aluminium is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 81 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Steel/Eisen equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Revell Steel/Eisen have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Tamiya equivalent: Tamiya XF-16 Flat Aluminium, similar digital colors (delta E 3.7).
The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Plate Mail Metal, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.6).
Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Silver, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.0).
Best Two Thin Coats option: Two Thin Coats Mythril Blade, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.0).
In the digital values, Tamiya Flat Aluminium is slightly warmer and more muted. Coat thickness, undercoat and finish can change the physical comparison.
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.
Tamiya
The Army Painter
Vallejo
Two Thin Coats
Citadel
Humbrol
P3 Paints
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
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Found in 1 other brand with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Steel/Eisen?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Tamiya Flat Aluminium at 81% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Steel/Eisen?
A The Army Painter candidate to check is Plate Mail Metal at 77% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What finish is Steel/Eisen?
The catalog classifies Steel/Eisen 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.
What do I highlight and shade Steel/Eisen with?
A computed lighter-color suggestion for Steel/Eisen is Steel/Eisen from Revell. No darker step is stored in this catalog's ladder. Test how the candidate layers before using it on the model.