Grimdark Shadow vs Atramentum Black

Grimdark Shadow

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 1 Wash
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#3c3c34 (estimate)

Atramentum Black

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Washes & Intensity Inks
Code
1710 Wash
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#3e3d42 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same.

Can I use Atramentum Black instead of Grimdark Shadow?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). The swatches are almost the same.

Can I use Grimdark Shadow instead of Atramentum Black?

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 Grimdark Shadow on the colour wheel See Atramentum Black on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Grimdark Shadow

Other Army Painter paints close to Atramentum Black

All matches: Grimdark Shadow equivalents · Atramentum Black equivalents

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