Abaddon Black vs Flat Black

Abaddon Black

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#101010 (estimate)

Flat Black

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-12
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#231f20 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.8, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Flat Black is a little lighter than Abaddon Black.

Can I use Flat Black instead of Abaddon Black?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Flat Black is a little lighter than Abaddon Black.

Can I use Abaddon Black instead of Flat Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Abaddon 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.

See Abaddon Black on the colour wheel See Flat Black on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Abaddon Black

Other Citadel paints close to Flat Black

All matches: Abaddon Black equivalents · Flat Black equivalents

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