Matt Black Primer vs Valhallan Blizzard

Matt Black Primer

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
a technical paint or medium
Swatch
#101010 (estimate)

Valhallan Blizzard

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Technical
Type
a technical paint or medium
Swatch
#e8eaee (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 88.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Valhallan Blizzard is noticeably lighter than Matt Black Primer.

Can I use Valhallan Blizzard instead of Matt Black Primer?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 88). Valhallan Blizzard is noticeably lighter than Matt Black Primer.

Can I use Matt Black Primer instead of Valhallan Blizzard?

The same difference applies the other way round: Matt Black Primer is noticeably darker.

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 Matt Black Primer on the colour wheel See Valhallan Blizzard on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Matt Black Primer

Other Army Painter paints close to Valhallan Blizzard

All matches: Matt Black Primer equivalents · Valhallan Blizzard equivalents

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