Black Legion vs Deep Black

Black Legion

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

Deep Black

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Dipping Inks
Code
4238
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#272729 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Deep Black is noticeably lighter than Black Legion.

Can I use Deep Black instead of Black Legion?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Deep Black is noticeably lighter than Black Legion.

Can I use Black Legion instead of Deep Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Black Legion 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 Black Legion on the colour wheel See Deep Black on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Black Legion

Other Citadel paints close to Deep Black

All matches: Black Legion equivalents · Deep Black equivalents

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