Grim Black vs Black Templar

Grim Black

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Speedpaint 2.0
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#1c1f1a (estimate)

Black Templar

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#1a1a1a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Black Templar instead of Grim Black?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use Grim Black instead of Black Templar?

The same difference applies the other way round.

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 Grim Black on the colour wheel See Black Templar on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Grim Black

Other Army Painter paints close to Black Templar

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