Corvus Black vs Matt Black

Corvus Black

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

Matt Black

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Acrysion
Code
N-12
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#231f20 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Matt Black is more muted than Corvus Black.

Can I use Matt Black instead of Corvus Black?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Matt Black is more muted than Corvus Black.

Can I use Corvus Black instead of Matt Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Corvus Black is 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 Corvus Black on the colour wheel See Matt Black on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Corvus Black

Other Citadel paints close to Matt Black

All matches: Corvus Black equivalents · Matt Black equivalents

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