Nuln Oil vs Black Ink

Nuln Oil

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#1a1a1a (estimate)

Black Ink

Brand
Reaper
Range
MSP Clears & Inks
Code
09208
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#141414 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 2.9, very close: most people won’t see a difference side by side. Our swatches for the two are almost the same. They are different kinds of paint: Citadel Nuln Oil is a wash/shade and Reaper Black Ink is an ink, glaze or transparent paint, so they won’t behave the same on the model even where the colour is close.

Can I use Black Ink instead of Nuln Oil?

Yes, for most jobs. Very close match (ΔE 3). The swatches are almost the same. They are different kinds of paint.

Can I use Nuln Oil instead of Black Ink?

The same difference applies the other way round.

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 Nuln Oil on the colour wheel See Black Ink on the colour wheel

Other Reaper paints close to Nuln Oil

Other Citadel paints close to Black Ink

All matches: Nuln Oil equivalents · Black Ink equivalents

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