Leadbelcher vs Gun Metal

Leadbelcher

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

Gun Metal

Brand
Tamiya
Range
X Gloss Acrylic
Code
X-10
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#58575c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Gun Metal is a little darker than Leadbelcher.

Can I use Gun Metal instead of Leadbelcher?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Gun Metal is a little darker than Leadbelcher.

Can I use Leadbelcher instead of Gun Metal?

The same difference applies the other way round: Leadbelcher is a little 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 Gun Metal on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Leadbelcher

Other Citadel paints close to Gun Metal

All matches: Leadbelcher equivalents · Gun Metal equivalents

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