Leadbelcher vs Burnt Iron

Leadbelcher

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

Burnt Iron

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-76
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#7a6d73 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Burnt Iron is more saturated than Leadbelcher.

Can I use Burnt Iron instead of Leadbelcher?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Burnt Iron is more saturated than Leadbelcher.

Can I use Leadbelcher instead of Burnt Iron?

The same difference applies the other way round: Leadbelcher is more muted.

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 Leadbelcher on the colour wheel See Burnt Iron on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Leadbelcher

Other Citadel paints close to Burnt Iron

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