Blanched Berry vs NATO Black

Blanched Berry

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 2
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#3d1f29 (estimate)

NATO Black

Brand
Tamiya
Range
XF Flat Acrylic
Code
XF-69
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#231f20 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. NATO Black is a little darker, much more muted than Blanched Berry.

Can I use NATO Black instead of Blanched Berry?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). NATO Black is a little darker, much more muted than Blanched Berry.

Can I use Blanched Berry instead of NATO Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Blanched Berry is a little lighter, much more saturated.

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 Blanched Berry on the colour wheel See NATO Black on the colour wheel

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