Corvus Black vs Cowling Color

How close are they?

ΔE 10.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Cowling Color is a little darker, more saturated than Corvus Black.

Can I use Cowling Color instead of Corvus Black?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Cowling Color is a little darker, more saturated than Corvus Black.

Can I use Corvus Black instead of Cowling Color?

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