Leadbelcher vs Dark Iron

Leadbelcher

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

Dark Iron

Brand
Tamiya
Range
XF Flat Acrylic
Code
XF-84
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#60493b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.5, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Iron is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Leadbelcher.

Can I use Dark Iron instead of Leadbelcher?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 19). Dark Iron is noticeably darker, much more saturated than Leadbelcher.

Can I use Leadbelcher instead of Dark Iron?

The same difference applies the other way round: Leadbelcher is noticeably lighter, much 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 Dark Iron on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Leadbelcher

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Iron

All matches: Leadbelcher equivalents · Dark Iron equivalents

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