What is the difference between LAF Green and Abaddon Black?

ΔE 16 (loose). Abaddon Black is noticeably darker, more muted. Swatch colours are estimates.

LAF Green vs Abaddon Black

LAF Green

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen AFV Series
Code: AK11357
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #272d21 (estimate)

Abaddon Black

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

How close are they?

ΔE 15.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Abaddon Black is noticeably darker, more muted than LAF Green.

Can I use Abaddon Black instead of LAF Green?

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

Can I use LAF Green instead of Abaddon Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: LAF Green is noticeably lighter, 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 LAF Green on the colour wheel See Abaddon Black on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to LAF Green

LAF Green vs Dryad BarkColour: Base · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Abaddon Black
LAF Green vs Skavenblight DingeColour: Layer · ΔE 13, fair · closer than Abaddon Black
LAF Green vs Abaddon BlackColour: Air · ΔE 16, loose

Other AK Interactive paints close to Abaddon Black

Abaddon Black vs Black (AK11029)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 4, very close · closer than LAF Green
Abaddon Black vs Grim Brown (AK11112)3rd Gen Intense · ΔE 4, very close · closer than LAF Green
Abaddon Black vs Black Uniform Base (AK11407)3rd Gen Figure Series · ΔE 4, very close · closer than LAF Green

All matches: LAF Green equivalents · Abaddon Black equivalents