Black Legion vs Black

Black Legion

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#101010 (estimate)

Black

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Acrylic Inks
Code
4286
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#010101 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 4.4, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Black is a little darker than Black Legion. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Black Legion is a one-coat contrast-style paint and Green Stuff World 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 Black instead of Black Legion?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 4). Black is a little darker than Black Legion. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Black Legion instead of Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Black Legion is a little lighter.

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 Black Legion on the colour wheel See Black on the colour wheel

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