Leadbelcher vs Silver

Leadbelcher

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

Silver

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.997
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#868a8b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Silver is noticeably lighter than Leadbelcher.

Can I use Silver instead of Leadbelcher?

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

Can I use Leadbelcher instead of Silver?

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

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 Silver on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Leadbelcher

Other Citadel paints close to Silver

All matches: Leadbelcher equivalents · Silver equivalents

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