Corvus Black vs Blue Black

Corvus Black

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

Blue Black

Brand
Kimera Kolors
Range
Signature Series
Code
Signature
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#262d3d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 9.9, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Blue Black is a little lighter than Corvus Black.

Can I use Blue Black instead of Corvus Black?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 10). Blue Black is a little lighter than Corvus Black.

Can I use Corvus Black instead of Blue Black?

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 Blue Black on the colour wheel

Other Kimera Kolors paints close to Corvus Black

Other Citadel paints close to Blue Black

All matches: Corvus Black equivalents · Blue Black equivalents

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