Leadbelcher vs Blue Steel

Leadbelcher

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

Blue Steel

Brand
Turbo Dork
Range
Metallic
Code
Black base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#5d7a91 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 17.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Blue Steel is a little lighter, much more saturated than Leadbelcher.

Can I use Blue Steel instead of Leadbelcher?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Blue Steel is a little lighter, much more saturated than Leadbelcher.

Can I use Leadbelcher instead of Blue Steel?

The same difference applies the other way round: Leadbelcher is a little darker, 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 Blue Steel on the colour wheel

Other Turbo Dork paints close to Leadbelcher

Other Citadel paints close to Blue Steel

All matches: Leadbelcher equivalents · Blue Steel equivalents

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