Corvus Black vs Battlefield Brown

Corvus Black

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

Battlefield Brown

Brand
Formula P3
Range
Formula P3
Code
93027
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#2d221c (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 13.8, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Battlefield Brown is a little lighter than Corvus Black.

Can I use Battlefield Brown instead of Corvus Black?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 14). Battlefield Brown is a little lighter than Corvus Black.

Can I use Corvus Black instead of Battlefield Brown?

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

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 Battlefield Brown on the colour wheel

Other Formula P3 paints close to Corvus Black

Other Citadel paints close to Battlefield Brown

All matches: Corvus Black equivalents · Battlefield Brown equivalents

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