Paint comparison
Leadbelcher vs The Army Painter Shining Silver
A side-by-side comparison of Citadel Leadbelcher and The Army Painter Shining Silver — swatches, the CIEDE2000 colour difference, and which one to reach for.
Leadbelcher
ΔE 2.4
Very close Shining Silver
Which should you use?
Shining Silver is a very close stand-in for Leadbelcher; the small difference all but disappears under a wash and highlights.
ΔE is measured with CIEDE2000 from approximate, community-referenced swatch colours — close, never exact. Formulation, finish and coverage differ between brands, so always confirm against a physical swatch before committing a whole army to a substitute.
Want the whole range at a glance? See the The Army Painter conversion chart, or run any colour through the Paint Converter.