The Darkness vs Blackstone Void

The Darkness

Brand
Army Painter
Range
John Blanche Vol. 1-4
Code
Vol. 1
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#182128 (estimate)

Blackstone Void

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Tone Pro
Code
T1
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#020308 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Blackstone Void is noticeably darker, more muted than The Darkness.

Can I use Blackstone Void instead of The Darkness?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Blackstone Void is noticeably darker, more muted than The Darkness.

Can I use The Darkness instead of Blackstone Void?

The same difference applies the other way round: The Darkness is noticeably lighter, 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 The Darkness on the colour wheel See Blackstone Void on the colour wheel

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