Matt Satin Black vs Obsidian Skin

Matt Satin Black

Brand
AMMO by Mig
Range
Shaders
Code
A.MIG-0758
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#4f4d4a (estimate)

Obsidian Skin

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#4b4344 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 5.2, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Obsidian Skin is a little darker than Matt Satin Black. They are different kinds of paint: AMMO by Mig Matt Satin Black is an ink, glaze or transparent paint and Army Painter Obsidian Skin is an opaque base/layer paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Obsidian Skin instead of Matt Satin Black?

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

Can I use Matt Satin Black instead of Obsidian Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Matt Satin 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.

See Matt Satin Black on the colour wheel See Obsidian Skin on the colour wheel

Other Army Painter paints close to Matt Satin Black

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Obsidian Skin

All matches: Matt Satin Black equivalents · Obsidian Skin equivalents

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