Bramble Grove vs Coal Black

Bramble Grove

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 3
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#56787a (estimate)

Coal Black

Brand
Formula P3
Range
Formula P3
Code
93046
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#185761 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Coal Black is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Bramble Grove.

Can I use Coal Black instead of Bramble Grove?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 16). Coal Black is noticeably darker, more saturated, cooler than Bramble Grove.

Can I use Bramble Grove instead of Coal Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Bramble Grove is noticeably lighter, more muted, warmer.

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 Bramble Grove on the colour wheel See Coal Black on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Bramble Grove

Other Army Painter paints close to Coal Black

All matches: Bramble Grove equivalents · Coal Black equivalents

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