Black vs The Darkness

How close are they?

ΔE 12.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. The Darkness is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Black.

Can I use The Darkness instead of Black?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). The Darkness is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Black.

Can I use Black instead of The Darkness?

The same difference applies the other way round: Black is noticeably darker, more muted.

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.