Canoptek Alloy vs Obsidian Black

Canoptek Alloy

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Layer
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#8a8a7a (estimate)

Obsidian Black

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.120 Light
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#a7a8a8 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Obsidian Black is noticeably lighter, more muted than Canoptek Alloy.

Can I use Obsidian Black instead of Canoptek Alloy?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 15). Obsidian Black is noticeably lighter, more muted than Canoptek Alloy.

Can I use Canoptek Alloy instead of Obsidian Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Canoptek Alloy is noticeably darker, more saturated.

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 Canoptek Alloy on the colour wheel See Obsidian Black on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Canoptek Alloy

Other Citadel paints close to Obsidian Black

All matches: Canoptek Alloy equivalents · Obsidian Black equivalents

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