What is the difference between Rubber Black and Hardened Carapace?

ΔE 7 (close). Hardened Carapace is a little lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Rubber Black vs Hardened Carapace

Rubber Black

Brand: AK Interactive
Range: 3rd Gen Standard
Code: AK11027
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #202015 (estimate)

Hardened Carapace

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Legacy
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2c241f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Hardened Carapace is a little lighter than Rubber Black.

Can I use Hardened Carapace instead of Rubber Black?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Hardened Carapace is a little lighter than Rubber Black.

Can I use Rubber Black instead of Hardened Carapace?

The same difference applies the other way round: Rubber 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 Rubber Black on the colour wheel See Hardened Carapace on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Rubber Black

Rubber Black vs Magnolia BrownWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, close · closer than Hardened Carapace
Rubber Black vs Brigandine BrownWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close
Rubber Black vs Dark Olive (WP4023P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 8, close

Other AK Interactive paints close to Hardened Carapace

Hardened Carapace vs Brown Black (AK17047)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Rubber Black
Hardened Carapace vs Tenebrous Grey (AK11026)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 5, very close · closer than Rubber Black
Hardened Carapace vs WWI French Green 2 (AK11306)3rd Gen AFV Series · ΔE 6, close · closer than Rubber Black

All matches: Rubber Black equivalents · Hardened Carapace equivalents