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Metallic Black equivalent and alternatives

Looking for a substitute for AMMO by Mig Metallic Black? These are the closest paints in each other brand on The Painters Desk. ✓ means a manufacturer or community conversion chart lists it as an equivalent; ≈ means it is the nearest swatch colour. ΔE is the colour difference between the two swatches: under about 6 is a close match, over about 15 is a loose one. Each brand shows its best match: chart-listed paints within ΔE 25, otherwise the nearest paint of the same type within ΔE 12. Swatches are estimates, so check the real paints before you commit.

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Metallic matches

Metallic Black is a metallic paint, so these are metallic and pearl paints only.

Non-metallic colours

The nearest non-metallic paint in each brand to Metallic Black's swatch, for non-metallic metal (NMM) or a matt alternative. A different finish, so not a straight swap.

Show all 64 matches, including loose ones

Every paint a conversion chart lists, however far its swatch is from Metallic Black's, plus the 2 or 3 nearest swatches in every brand.

Army Painter

• ≈ Night ScalesWarpaints Air · ΔE 12, fair
• ≈ Rough IronWarpaints Air · ΔE 19, loose
• ≈ Rough IronWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 21, loose

Citadel / Warhammer

• ≈ Warplock BronzeColour: Base · ΔE 32, loose
• ≈ Iron WarriorsColour: Base · ΔE 32, loose
• ≈ LeadbelcherColour: Base · ΔE 42, loose

Pro Acryl

• ≈ Dark Bronze (S24)Metallics · ΔE 39, loose
• ≈ Dark Silver (030)Metallics · ΔE 50, loose
• ≈ Steel (AMP-010)Metallics · ΔE 57, loose

Vallejo

• ✓ Gunmetal (70.863)Model Color · ΔE 13, fair · listed in AMMO ATOM user guide chart
• ✓ Gunmetal (Metal.) (71.072)Model Air · ΔE 88, loose · listed in AMMO ATOM user guide chart
• ≈ Gunmetal Blue (70.800)Model Color · ΔE 14, fair
• ≈ Obsidian Black (77.160 Shade)True Metallic Metal · ΔE 15, loose

AK Interactive

• ≈ Cobalt Blue (AK11201)3rd Gen Metallic · ΔE 19, loose
• ≈ Burnt Tin (AK11198)3rd Gen Metallic · ΔE 22, loose
• ≈ Gun Metal (AK11212)3rd Gen Metallic · ΔE 26, loose

Two Thin Coats

• ≈ Spartan BronzeMetallics · ΔE 38, loose
• ≈ Sir Coates SilverMetallics · ΔE 39, loose
• ≈ Dwarven IronMetallics · ΔE 40, loose

Turbo Dork

• ≈ Rainbow Roll (Black base)TurboShift · ΔE 8, close
• ≈ Dark Net (Black base)TurboShift · ΔE 17, loose
• ≈ Black Ice (Black base)Metallic · ΔE 23, loose

Tamiya

• ≈ Metallic Black (TS-40)TS Spray · ΔE 25, loose
• ≈ Gun Metal (PS-23)PS Spray (polycarbonate) · ΔE 33, loose
• ≈ Dark Iron (XF-84)XF Flat Acrylic · ΔE 33, loose

Scale75

• ≈ Black Metal (SC63)Metal n' Alchemy · ΔE 17, loose
• ≈ Decayed Metal (SC87)Metal n' Alchemy · ΔE 22, loose
• ≈ Thrash Metal (SC64)Metal n' Alchemy · ΔE 30, loose

Green Stuff World

• ≈ Dark Elder Bronze (1866)Metallic & Colorshift · ΔE 22, loose
• ≈ Holographic Paint (1673)Metallic & Colorshift · ΔE 34, loose
• ≈ Royal Burgundy (1671)Metallic & Colorshift · ΔE 42, loose

Mr. Hobby

• ≈ Steel (C-28)Mr. Color · ΔE 10, close
• ≈ Metal Black (C-78)Mr. Color · ΔE 10, close
• ≈ Steel (H-18)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 10, close

Reaper

• ≈ Shadowed Steel (09052)MSP Metallics · ΔE 21, loose
• ≈ Gunmetal Blue (09126)MSP Metallics · ΔE 32, loose
• ≈ Honed Steel (09053)MSP Metallics · ΔE 35, loose

Formula P3

• ≈ Deathless Metal (93169)P3 Metallics · ΔE 26, loose
• ≈ Boiler Black (93172)P3 Metallics · ΔE 32, loose
• ≈ Orgoth Bronze (93171)P3 Metallics · ΔE 37, loose

Kimera Kolors

• ≈ Gold 79 (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 56, loose
• ≈ Iron Hue (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 70, loose

Golden

• ≈ Iridescent Bronze (Fine) (4003)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 37, loose
• ≈ Iridescent Bronze (Fine) (8512)High Flow · ΔE 46, loose
• ≈ Iridescent Stainless Steel (Coarse) (4027)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 53, loose

Nocturna Models

• ≈ Old Brass (NA49)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 6, very close
• ≈ Heavy Armour (NA54)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 13, fair
• ≈ Dwarf Shield (NA50)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 39, loose

Non-metallic colours

Army Painter

• ≈ Matt BlackWarpaints Air · ΔE 1, very close

Citadel / Warhammer

• ≈ Abaddon BlackColour: Base · ΔE 2, very close

Pro Acryl

• ≈ Black (523)1-Step · ΔE 2, very close

Vallejo

• ≈ Black (70.602)Model Air · ΔE 2, very close

AK Interactive

• ≈ Black (AK11029)3rd Gen Standard · ΔE 2, very close

Two Thin Coats

• ≈ Doom Death BlackTriads: shadows · ΔE 20, loose

Tamiya

• ≈ Flat Black (XF-1)XF Flat Acrylic · ΔE 3, very close

Scale75

• ≈ Inktense Black (SC79)Inktensity · ΔE 3, very close

Green Stuff World

• ≈ Black (4286)Acrylic Inks · ΔE 3, very close

Mr. Hobby

• ≈ Gloss Seablue FS151042 (C-365)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close

Reaper

• ≈ Black Ink (09208)MSP Clears & Inks · ΔE 3, very close

Formula P3

• ≈ Thamar Black (93072)Formula P3 · ΔE 2, very close

Kimera Kolors

• ≈ Carbon Black (Pure Pigments)Pure Pigments · ΔE 11, fair

Golden

• ≈ Carbon Black (PBk7)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 5, very close

Nocturna Models

• ≈ Outlining Black (AUX02)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 3, very close

Bear Cavalry

• ≈ Dark Eternal NightBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 26, loose

Compare side by side

• Metallic Black vs GunmetalVallejo Model Color · ΔE 13, fair
• Metallic Black vs Night ScalesArmy Painter Warpaints Air · ΔE 12, fair

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