Abaddon Black vs Decay Black

Abaddon Black

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

Decay Black

Brand
Scale75
Range
Fantasy & Games
Code
SFG00
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1d1d1b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 6.2, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Decay Black is a little lighter than Abaddon Black.

Can I use Decay Black instead of Abaddon Black?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 6). Decay Black is a little lighter than Abaddon Black.

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

Other Scale75 paints close to Abaddon Black

Other Citadel paints close to Decay Black

All matches: Abaddon Black equivalents · Decay Black equivalents

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