Nightroot Shade vs Black Wash

Nightroot Shade

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 3 Wash
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#44364c (estimate)

Black Wash

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Washes
Code
200
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#151515 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 24.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Black Wash is noticeably darker, much more muted than Nightroot Shade.

Can I use Black Wash instead of Nightroot Shade?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Black Wash is noticeably darker, much more muted than Nightroot Shade.

Can I use Nightroot Shade instead of Black Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Nightroot Shade is noticeably lighter, 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 Nightroot Shade on the colour wheel See Black Wash on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Nightroot Shade

Other Army Painter paints close to Black Wash

All matches: Nightroot Shade equivalents · Black Wash equivalents

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