Black Brown vs Raven Black

Black Brown

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
Dio Drybrush
Code
A.MIG-0653
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#242424 (estimate)

Raven Black

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1e2a2c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.7, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Raven Black is more saturated than Black Brown.

Can I use Raven Black instead of Black Brown?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 6). Raven Black is more saturated than Black Brown.

Can I use Black Brown instead of Raven Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Black Brown is more muted.

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 Black Brown on the colour wheel See Raven Black on the colour wheel

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