Corvus Black vs Black Rubber

Corvus Black

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

Black Rubber

Brand
Tamiya
Range
TS Spray
Code
TS-82
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#000000 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 12.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Black Rubber is a little darker, more muted than Corvus Black.

Can I use Black Rubber instead of Corvus Black?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Black Rubber is a little darker, more muted than Corvus Black.

Can I use Corvus Black instead of Black Rubber?

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 Black Rubber on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Corvus Black

Other Citadel paints close to Black Rubber

All matches: Corvus Black equivalents · Black Rubber equivalents

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