Matt Ash Black vs Heavy Metal

How close are they?

ΔE 5.1, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Heavy Metal is a little darker than Matt Ash Black. They are different kinds of paint: AMMO by Mig Matt Ash Black is an ink, glaze or transparent paint and Army Painter Heavy Metal is a metallic, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Heavy Metal instead of Matt Ash Black?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Heavy Metal is a little darker than Matt Ash Black. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Matt Ash Black instead of Heavy Metal?

The same difference applies the other way round: Matt Ash Black is a little lighter.

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.