Abaddon Black vs Opulentus Black

Abaddon Black

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

Opulentus Black

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Washes & Intensity Inks
Code
1730 Ink
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#2d2420 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Opulentus Black is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Abaddon Black. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Abaddon Black is an opaque base/layer paint and Green Stuff World Opulentus Black is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Opulentus Black instead of Abaddon Black?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Opulentus Black is noticeably lighter, more saturated than Abaddon Black. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Abaddon Black instead of Opulentus Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Abaddon Black is noticeably darker, more muted.

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 Opulentus Black on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Abaddon Black

Other Citadel paints close to Opulentus Black

All matches: Abaddon Black equivalents · Opulentus Black equivalents

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