Corvus Black vs Coal Black

Corvus Black

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

Coal Black

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
002
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#111111 (estimate)

How close are they?

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

Can I use Coal Black instead of Corvus Black?

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

Can I use Corvus Black instead of Coal 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.

See Corvus Black on the colour wheel See Coal Black on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Corvus Black

Other Citadel paints close to Coal Black

All matches: Corvus Black equivalents · Coal Black equivalents

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