What is the difference between Outlining Black and Abaddon Black?

ΔE 8 (close). Abaddon Black is a little darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

Outlining Black vs Abaddon Black

Outlining Black

Brand: AMMO by Mig
Range: Acrylic Colors for Figures
Code: AMMO.F-502
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #231f20 (estimate)

Abaddon Black

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Base
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #101010 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Abaddon Black is a little darker than Outlining Black.

Can I use Abaddon Black instead of Outlining Black?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Abaddon Black is a little darker than Outlining Black.

Can I use Outlining Black instead of Abaddon Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Outlining 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 Outlining Black on the colour wheel See Abaddon Black on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Outlining Black

Outlining Black vs Corvus BlackColour: Base · ΔE 7, close · closer than Abaddon Black
Outlining Black vs Corvus BlackColour: Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Abaddon Black
Outlining Black vs Abaddon BlackColour: Air · ΔE 8, close

Other AMMO by Mig paints close to Abaddon Black

Abaddon Black vs Matt Black (ATOM-20163)ATOM · ΔE 0, very close · closer than Outlining Black
Abaddon Black vs Satin Black (ATOM-20162)ATOM · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Outlining Black
Abaddon Black vs Black (A.MIG-3500)Oilbrusher · ΔE 1, very close · closer than Outlining Black

All matches: Outlining Black equivalents · Abaddon Black equivalents