Corvus Black vs Abyss Blue

Corvus Black

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1a1a24 (estimate)

Abyss Blue

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Acrylic Colors
Code
1791
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#21213e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 14.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Abyss Blue is a little lighter, much more saturated than Corvus Black.

Can I use Abyss Blue instead of Corvus Black?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Abyss Blue is a little lighter, much more saturated than Corvus Black.

Can I use Corvus Black instead of Abyss Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Corvus Black is a little 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 Corvus Black on the colour wheel See Abyss Blue on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Corvus Black

Other Citadel paints close to Abyss Blue

All matches: Corvus Black equivalents · Abyss Blue equivalents

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