Matt Black vs Corvus Black

Matt Black

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Fanatic
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#000000 (estimate)

Corvus Black

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a1a24 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Corvus Black is a little lighter, more saturated than Matt Black.

Can I use Corvus Black instead of Matt Black?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Corvus Black is a little lighter, more saturated than Matt Black.

Can I use Matt Black instead of Corvus Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Matt Black is a little 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 Corvus Black on the colour wheel

Other Citadel paints close to Matt Black

Other Army Painter paints close to Corvus Black

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