Russian Blue Base vs Abaddon Black

How close are they?

ΔE 12.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Abaddon Black is much more muted than Russian Blue Base.

Can I use Abaddon Black instead of Russian Blue Base?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Abaddon Black is much more muted than Russian Blue Base.

Can I use Russian Blue Base instead of Abaddon Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Russian Blue Base is 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.