Matt Black vs Black

How close are they?

ΔE 8.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Black is a little lighter than Matt Black.

✓ Herrick Games paint comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Black instead of Matt Black?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Black is a little lighter than Matt Black.

Can I use Matt Black instead of Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Matt Black is a little 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.