What is the difference between Matt Black and Purple Black?

ΔE 23 (loose). Purple Black is noticeably lighter, more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Matt Black vs Purple Black

Matt Black

Brand: Army Painter
Range: Warpaints Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #0d0d0d (estimate)

Purple Black

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Basic
Code: NA09
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #473b3f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 23.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Purple Black is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Matt Black.

Can I use Purple Black instead of Matt Black?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 23). Purple Black is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Matt Black.

Can I use Matt Black instead of Purple Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Matt Black is noticeably darker, more muted.

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 on the colour wheel See Purple Black on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Matt Black

Matt Black vs Outlining Black (AUX02)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Purple Black
Matt Black vs Slate Grey (NA10)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 23, loose · closer than Purple Black
Matt Black vs Nocturne Skin (NA02)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 27, loose

Other Army Painter paints close to Purple Black

Purple Black vs Obsidian SkinWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Matt Black
Purple Black vs Onyx SkinWarpaints Legacy · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Matt Black
Purple Black vs Bleached Strap Grey (WP4150P)Warpaints Historical · ΔE 6, close · closer than Matt Black

All matches: Matt Black equivalents · Purple Black equivalents