Black vs Black Legion

Black

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Standard
Code
AK11029
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#020403 (estimate)

Black Legion

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#101010 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 3.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Black Legion is a little lighter than Black. They are different kinds of paint: AK Interactive Black is an opaque base/layer paint and Citadel Black Legion is a one-coat contrast-style paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Black Legion instead of Black?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). Black Legion is a little lighter than Black. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Black instead of Black Legion?

The same difference applies the other way round: Black is a little darker.

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.

See Black on the colour wheel See Black Legion on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Black

Other AK Interactive paints close to Black Legion

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