Death Metal vs Leadbelcher

Death Metal

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#3a3a3a (estimate)

Leadbelcher

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#6a6a6a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Leadbelcher is noticeably lighter than Death Metal.

Can I use Leadbelcher instead of Death Metal?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 20). Leadbelcher is noticeably lighter than Death Metal.

Can I use Death Metal instead of Leadbelcher?

The same difference applies the other way round: Death Metal 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 Death Metal on the colour wheel See Leadbelcher on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Death Metal

Other Army Painter paints close to Leadbelcher

All matches: Death Metal equivalents · Leadbelcher equivalents

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