Leadbelcher vs Decayed Metal

Leadbelcher

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

Decayed Metal

Brand
Scale75
Range
Metal n' Alchemy
Code
SC87
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#423429 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 24.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Decayed Metal is noticeably darker, more saturated than Leadbelcher.

Can I use Decayed Metal instead of Leadbelcher?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Decayed Metal is noticeably darker, more saturated than Leadbelcher.

Can I use Leadbelcher instead of Decayed Metal?

The same difference applies the other way round: Leadbelcher is noticeably lighter, 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 Decayed Metal on the colour wheel

Other Scale75 paints close to Leadbelcher

Other Citadel paints close to Decayed Metal

All matches: Leadbelcher equivalents · Decayed Metal equivalents

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