Corvus Black vs Dark Navy Blue

Corvus Black

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

Dark Navy Blue

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Standard / Signature / AMP
Code
AMP-005
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#1c1f3e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 15.2, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Dark Navy Blue is a little lighter, much more saturated than Corvus Black.

Can I use Dark Navy Blue instead of Corvus Black?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 15). Dark Navy Blue is a little lighter, much more saturated than Corvus Black.

Can I use Corvus Black instead of Dark Navy Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Corvus Black is a little darker, much more muted.

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 Dark Navy Blue on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Corvus Black

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Navy Blue

All matches: Corvus Black equivalents · Dark Navy Blue equivalents

Choose a theme

Changes how the site looks on this device. Paint colours stay the same.