Black Legion vs Dark Brown

Black Legion

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

Dark Brown

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
1-Step
Code
516
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#4a2a1a (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 26.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Brown is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Black Legion.

Can I use Dark Brown instead of Black Legion?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 27). Dark Brown is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Black Legion.

Can I use Black Legion instead of Dark Brown?

The same difference applies the other way round: Black Legion is noticeably darker, much more muted.

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 Dark Brown on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Black Legion

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Brown

All matches: Black Legion equivalents · Dark Brown equivalents

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