Rough Iron vs Leadbelcher

Rough Iron

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 Rough Iron.

Can I use Leadbelcher instead of Rough Iron?

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

Can I use Rough Iron instead of Leadbelcher?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rough Iron 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 Rough Iron on the colour wheel See Leadbelcher on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Rough Iron

Other Army Painter paints close to Leadbelcher

All matches: Rough Iron equivalents · Leadbelcher equivalents

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