Black Templar vs Landser Grey

Black Templar

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

Landser Grey

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Xpress Color
Code
72.469
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#383736 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.9, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Landser Grey is noticeably lighter than Black Templar.

Can I use Landser Grey instead of Black Templar?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Landser Grey is noticeably lighter than Black Templar.

Can I use Black Templar instead of Landser 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 Landser Grey on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Black Templar

Other Citadel paints close to Landser Grey

All matches: Black Templar equivalents · Landser Grey equivalents

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