Corvus Black vs Midnight Blue

Corvus Black

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

Midnight Blue

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Aqueous Hobby Color
Code
H-55
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. Midnight Blue is more muted than Corvus Black.

Can I use Midnight Blue instead of Corvus Black?

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

Can I use Corvus Black instead of Midnight Blue?

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 Midnight Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Corvus Black

Other Citadel paints close to Midnight Blue

All matches: Corvus Black equivalents · Midnight Blue equivalents

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