The stored digital swatch for Death Metal is a very dark muted metallic silver with a neutral cast. The Army Painter Rough Iron is a computed lighter-color suggestion for a highlight test. The leading same-type candidate, Citadel Iron Warriors, scores 78 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Death Metal equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Death Metal. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Iron Warriors, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.4).
Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Steel, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.4).
From Vallejo: Vallejo Gunmetal Blue, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.9).
Humbrol's closest color: Humbrol 201 Metallic Black, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.3).
Our digital comparison places Citadel Iron Warriors slightly warmer than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Citadel
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Humbrol
P3 Paints
Tamiya
Scale75
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Revell
Two Thin Coats
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 0 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Death Metal?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Iron Warriors at 78% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What finish is Death Metal?
The catalog classifies Death Metal as metallic, with its digital swatch in the silver family. A flat digital color cannot represent metallic reflection or flake appearance. Check the actual product before substituting another metallic or a standard paint.
What do I highlight and shade Death Metal with?
A computed lighter-color suggestion for Death Metal is Rough Iron from The Army Painter. No darker step is stored in this catalog's ladder. Test how the candidate layers before using it on the model.