Black Templar vs Golem Grey

Black Templar

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

Golem Grey

Brand
Scale75
Range
Instant Colors
Code
SIN42
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#2d302f (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.4, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Golem Grey is noticeably lighter than Black Templar.

Can I use Golem Grey instead of Black Templar?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Golem Grey is noticeably lighter than Black Templar.

Can I use Black Templar instead of Golem Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Black Templar 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 Templar on the colour wheel See Golem Grey on the colour wheel

Other Scale75 paints close to Black Templar

Other Citadel paints close to Golem Grey

All matches: Black Templar equivalents · Golem Grey equivalents

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