The stored digital swatch for Leadbelcher is a very dark moderate metallic silver with a neutral cast. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Balthasar Gold and Iron Warriors, both Citadel paints selected from the digital catalog. The leading same-type candidate, Monument Pro Acryl Dark Silver, scores 79 percent digital color similarity, below our close-color tier. The score describes approximate digital colors, so assess any candidate on a test piece.
Leadbelcher equivalents in other ranges
Review paint type as well as the color score for Leadbelcher. These are approximate digital references, and a matching medium or sheen is not established by the group label.
Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Dark Silver, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.3).
From Humbrol: Humbrol 201 Metallic Black, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.8).
The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Death Metal, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 7.0).
Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Gunmetal Blue, a loose digital color reference (delta E 8.4).
The stored swatch for Monument Pro Acryl Dark Silver is slightly warmer and more muted than the swatch for Leadbelcher. Test both paints over the same primer to check the actual result.
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.
Monument Pro Acryl
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Vallejo
AK Interactive
Revell
Tamiya
P3 Paints
Scale75
Green Stuff World
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 Citadel Leadbelcher?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Dark Silver at 79% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What finish is Leadbelcher?
The catalog classifies Leadbelcher 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 Leadbelcher with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Iron Warriors for a lighter step and Balthasar Gold for a darker step, both from Citadel. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.