Abaddon Black vs Transparent Black

Abaddon Black

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

Transparent Black

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Transparents
Code
053
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#1a1a1a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Transparent Black is a little lighter than Abaddon Black. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Abaddon Black is an opaque base/layer paint and Pro Acryl Transparent 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 Transparent Black instead of Abaddon Black?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 5). Transparent Black is a little lighter than Abaddon Black. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Abaddon Black instead of Transparent 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 Transparent Black on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Abaddon Black

Other Citadel paints close to Transparent Black

All matches: Abaddon Black equivalents · Transparent Black equivalents

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