Grove Hollow Shade vs Oblivion Black Wash

Grove Hollow Shade

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 4 Wash
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#30422a (estimate)

Oblivion Black Wash

Brand
Two Thin Coats
Range
Washes
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#797b7a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 30.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Oblivion Black Wash is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Grove Hollow Shade.

Can I use Oblivion Black Wash instead of Grove Hollow Shade?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 31). Oblivion Black Wash is noticeably lighter, much more muted than Grove Hollow Shade.

Can I use Grove Hollow Shade instead of Oblivion Black Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Grove Hollow Shade is noticeably darker, 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 Grove Hollow Shade on the colour wheel See Oblivion Black Wash on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Grove Hollow Shade

Other Army Painter paints close to Oblivion Black Wash

All matches: Grove Hollow Shade equivalents · Oblivion Black Wash equivalents

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