Cygor Brown vs Black

Cygor Brown

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Contrast
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#6a3a2a (estimate)

Black

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
1-Step
Code
523
Type
a one-coat contrast-style paint
Swatch
#101010 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 37.3, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Black is noticeably darker, much more muted than Cygor Brown.

Can I use Black instead of Cygor Brown?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 37). Black is noticeably darker, much more muted than Cygor Brown.

Can I use Cygor Brown instead of Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Cygor Brown is noticeably lighter, much 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 Cygor Brown on the colour wheel See Black on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Cygor Brown

Other Citadel paints close to Black

All matches: Cygor Brown equivalents · Black equivalents

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