The Darkness vs Outlining Black

The Darkness

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

Outlining Black

Brand
Nocturna Models
Range
N-Paint Basic
Code
AUX02
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#010101 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Outlining Black is noticeably darker, more muted than The Darkness.

Can I use Outlining Black instead of The Darkness?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Outlining Black is noticeably darker, more muted than The Darkness.

Can I use The Darkness instead of Outlining Black?

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 Outlining Black on the colour wheel

Other Nocturna Models paints close to The Darkness

Other Army Painter paints close to Outlining Black

All matches: The Darkness equivalents · Outlining Black equivalents

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