Typhus Corrosion vs Black Iron Oxide

Typhus Corrosion

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Technical
Type
a technical paint or medium
Swatch
#5a4a30 (estimate)

Black Iron Oxide

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Weathering pigments
Code
MWP-02
Type
a technical paint or medium
Swatch
#1e1e1e (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 28.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Black Iron Oxide is noticeably darker, much more muted than Typhus Corrosion.

Can I use Black Iron Oxide instead of Typhus Corrosion?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 28). Black Iron Oxide is noticeably darker, much more muted than Typhus Corrosion.

Can I use Typhus Corrosion instead of Black Iron Oxide?

The same difference applies the other way round: Typhus Corrosion 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 Typhus Corrosion on the colour wheel See Black Iron Oxide on the colour wheel

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Typhus Corrosion

Other Citadel paints close to Black Iron Oxide

All matches: Typhus Corrosion equivalents · Black Iron Oxide equivalents

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