Leadbelcher vs Metallic Black

Leadbelcher

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

Metallic Black

Brand
Tamiya
Range
TS Spray
Code
TS-40
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#424242 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Metallic Black is noticeably darker than Leadbelcher.

Can I use Metallic Black instead of Leadbelcher?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Metallic Black is noticeably darker than Leadbelcher.

Can I use Leadbelcher instead of Metallic 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 Metallic Black on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Leadbelcher

Other Citadel paints close to Metallic Black

All matches: Leadbelcher equivalents · Metallic Black equivalents

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