Armor Wash vs Black Wash

How close are they?

ΔE 12.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Black Wash is noticeably lighter than Armor Wash.

Can I use Black Wash instead of Armor Wash?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Black Wash is noticeably lighter than Armor Wash.

Can I use Armor Wash instead of Black Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Armor Wash is noticeably 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.