Dark Green vs Abaddon Black

Dark Green

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen Figure Series
Code
AK11410
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#142a20 (estimate)

Abaddon Black

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#101010 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.1, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Abaddon Black is noticeably darker, much more muted than Dark Green.

Can I use Abaddon Black instead of Dark Green?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Abaddon Black is noticeably darker, much more muted than Dark Green.

Can I use Dark Green instead of Abaddon Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dark Green is noticeably lighter, much more saturated.

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 Dark Green on the colour wheel See Abaddon Black on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Green

Other AK Interactive paints close to Abaddon Black

All matches: Dark Green equivalents · Abaddon Black equivalents

Choose a theme

Changes how the site looks on this device. Paint colours stay the same.