Leadbelcher vs Obsidian Black

Leadbelcher

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

Obsidian Black

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.140 Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#4b4d4d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Obsidian Black is noticeably darker than Leadbelcher.

Can I use Obsidian Black instead of Leadbelcher?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Obsidian Black is noticeably darker than Leadbelcher.

Can I use Leadbelcher instead of Obsidian Black?

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 Obsidian Black on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Leadbelcher

Other Citadel paints close to Obsidian Black

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