Corvus Black vs Teer Schwarz

Corvus Black

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

Teer Schwarz

Brand
Mr. Hobby
Range
Mr. Color
Code
C-521
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#232627 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.7, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Teer Schwarz is a little lighter, more muted than Corvus Black.

Can I use Teer Schwarz instead of Corvus Black?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 9). Teer Schwarz is a little lighter, more muted than Corvus Black.

Can I use Corvus Black instead of Teer Schwarz?

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

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Corvus Black

Other Citadel paints close to Teer Schwarz

All matches: Corvus Black equivalents · Teer Schwarz equivalents

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