Black Legion vs Black Ink

Black Legion

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

Black Ink

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Clears & Inks
Code
09208
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#141414 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 1.6, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Black Legion is a one-coat contrast-style paint and Reaper Black Ink 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 Ink instead of Black Legion?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 2). The swatches are almost the same. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Black Legion instead of Black Ink?

The same difference applies the other way round.

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 Ink on the colour wheel

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