Black Templar vs Dark Green Blue

Black Templar

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#1a1a1a (estimate)

Dark Green Blue

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
1-Step
Code
517
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#1a4a52 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 25.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Green Blue is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Black Templar.

Can I use Dark Green Blue instead of Black Templar?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 25). Dark Green Blue is noticeably lighter, much more saturated than Black Templar.

Can I use Black Templar instead of Dark Green Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Black Templar 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 Templar on the colour wheel See Dark Green Blue on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Black Templar

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Green Blue

All matches: Black Templar equivalents · Dark Green Blue equivalents

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