Leadbelcher vs Shadowed Steel

Leadbelcher

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

Shadowed Steel

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Metallics
Code
09052
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#3b3938 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.7, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Shadowed Steel is noticeably darker than Leadbelcher.

Can I use Shadowed Steel instead of Leadbelcher?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Shadowed Steel is noticeably darker than Leadbelcher.

Can I use Leadbelcher instead of Shadowed Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Leadbelcher is noticeably lighter.

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 Shadowed Steel on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Leadbelcher

Other Citadel paints close to Shadowed Steel

All matches: Leadbelcher equivalents · Shadowed Steel equivalents

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