The leading same-type candidate, Humbrol Metalcote Polished Steel, scores 87 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. Mythril Blade's approximate swatch sits in the metallic silver family: mid-tone in tone, muted in saturation, neutral in cast. The catalog suggests Plate Armour as a darker color and Blue Steel as a lighter color to test, both from Two Thin Coats. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Mythril Blade equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Mythril Blade. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol 27003 Metalcote Polished Steel, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.5).
Best P3 Paints option: P3 Paints Quick Silver, similar digital colors (delta E 2.9).
From Citadel: Citadel Runefang Steel, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.9).
Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya XF-56 Metallic Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 3.9).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.5 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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.
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Citadel
Tamiya
Revell
Vallejo
The Army Painter
AK Interactive
Scale75
Green Stuff World
Monument Pro Acryl
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 4 other brands 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 Two Thin Coats Mythril Blade?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Humbrol Metalcote Polished Steel at 87% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Mythril Blade?
A Citadel candidate to check is Runefang Steel at 85% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
What finish is Mythril Blade?
The catalog classifies Mythril Blade 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 Mythril Blade with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Blue Steel for a lighter step and Plate Armour for a darker step, both from Two Thin Coats. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.