Corvus Black vs Semi Gloss Black

Corvus Black

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

Semi Gloss Black

Brand
Tamiya
Range
X Gloss Acrylic
Code
X-18
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#231f20 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Semi Gloss Black is more muted than Corvus Black.

Can I use Semi Gloss Black instead of Corvus Black?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Semi Gloss Black is more muted than Corvus Black.

Can I use Corvus Black instead of Semi Gloss Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Corvus Black is 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 Semi Gloss Black on the colour wheel

Other Tamiya paints close to Corvus Black

Other Citadel paints close to Semi Gloss Black

All matches: Corvus Black equivalents · Semi Gloss Black equivalents

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