Corvus Black vs Carbon Black

How close are they?

ΔE 8.1, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Carbon Black is a little darker, more muted than Corvus Black.

Can I use Carbon Black instead of Corvus Black?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Carbon Black is a little darker, more muted than Corvus Black.

Can I use Corvus Black instead of Carbon Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Corvus Black is a little lighter, 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.