Corvus Black vs Dark Grey

Corvus Black

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

Dark Grey

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Model Color
Code
70.994
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#282830 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.0, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Dark Grey is a little lighter than Corvus Black.

Can I use Dark Grey instead of Corvus Black?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 7). Dark Grey is a little lighter than Corvus Black.

Can I use Corvus Black instead of Dark Grey?

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 Dark Grey on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Corvus Black

Other Citadel paints close to Dark Grey

All matches: Corvus Black equivalents · Dark Grey equivalents

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