NATO Black vs NATO Black

NATO Black

Brand
AK Interactive
Range
3rd Gen AFV Series
Code
AK11360
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1b1d22 (estimate)

NATO Black

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Air
Code
71.251
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#28282b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.8, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. NATO Black is a little lighter than NATO Black.

✓ AK 3rd Generation equivalence chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use NATO Black instead of NATO Black?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). NATO Black is a little lighter than NATO Black.

Can I use NATO Black instead of NATO Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: NATO 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.

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