What is the difference between Abaddon Black and Doom Death Black?

ΔE 18 (loose). Doom Death Black is noticeably lighter. Swatch colours are estimates.

Abaddon Black vs Doom Death Black

Abaddon Black

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

Doom Death Black

Brand: Two Thin Coats
Range: Triads: shadows
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #373737 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 18.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Doom Death Black is noticeably lighter than Abaddon Black.

✓ Two Thin Coats comparison chart lists these two as equivalents.

Can I use Doom Death Black instead of Abaddon Black?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 18). Doom Death Black is noticeably lighter than Abaddon Black.

Can I use Abaddon Black instead of Doom Death Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Abaddon Black is noticeably 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 Doom Death Black on the colour wheel

Other Two Thin Coats paints close to Abaddon Black

Abaddon Black vs War Master GreenTriads: shadows · ΔE 22, loose
Abaddon Black vs Scabbard BrownTriads: shadows · ΔE 23, loose
Abaddon Black vs Von Evile PurpleTriads: shadows · ΔE 23, loose

Other Citadel paints close to Doom Death Black

Doom Death Black vs Mechanicus Standard GreyColour: Base · ΔE 7, close · closer than Abaddon Black
Doom Death Black vs Mechanicus Standard GreyColour: Air · ΔE 7, close · closer than Abaddon Black
Doom Death Black vs Dryad BarkColour: Base · ΔE 8, close · closer than Abaddon Black

All matches: Abaddon Black equivalents · Doom Death Black equivalents