Plate Mail Metal: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1130. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #949494
finish metallic
type color
family Grey
Updated 17 July 2026
Closest equivalents in other brands
ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color
Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.
Citadel
Leadbelcher
ΔE 0.7 · nearly identical
Vallejo
Dark Aluminium
ΔE 1.2 · nearly identical
Two Thin Coats
Plate Armour
ΔE 2.3 · close match
Pro Acryl
Silver
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Scale75
White Alchemy
ΔE 4.1 · close match
AK Interactive
Natural Steel
ΔE 6.2 · noticeable difference
Similar paints
Leadbelcher
Dark Aluminium · 77.703
Silver · 70.997
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Citadel equivalent of Plate Mail Metal?
The closest Citadel match for Army Painter Plate Mail Metal is Leadbelcher (Base) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.7 (nearly identical).
What color is Plate Mail Metal?
Plate Mail Metal is a metallic grey miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1130. Its screen color is approximately #949494 with a metallic finish.