Abaddon Black vs Midnight Blue

Abaddon Black

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

Midnight Blue

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-55
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. Midnight Blue is a little lighter than Abaddon Black.

Can I use Midnight Blue instead of Abaddon Black?

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

Can I use Abaddon Black instead of Midnight Blue?

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 Midnight Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Abaddon Black

Other Citadel paints close to Midnight Blue

All matches: Abaddon Black equivalents · Midnight Blue equivalents

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