What is the difference between Semi Gloss Black and Black?

ΔE 11 (fair). Black is noticeably darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

Semi Gloss Black vs Black

Semi Gloss Black

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-92
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #231f20 (estimate)

Black

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Model Air
Code: 70.602
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #070402 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 11.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Black is noticeably darker than Semi Gloss Black.

Can I use Black instead of Semi Gloss Black?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Black is noticeably darker than Semi Gloss Black.

Can I use Semi Gloss Black instead of Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Semi Gloss Black is noticeably lighter.

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 Semi Gloss Black on the colour wheel See Black on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Semi Gloss Black

Semi Gloss Black vs Black Grey (70.862)Model Color · ΔE 2, very close · closer than Black
Semi Gloss Black vs German Grey (70.995)Model Color · ΔE 3, very close · closer than Black
Semi Gloss Black vs Gloss Black (70.861)Model Color · ΔE 4, very close · closer than Black

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Black

Black vs Gloss Seablue FS151042 (C-365)Mr. Color · ΔE 7, close · closer than Semi Gloss Black
Black vs Black (C-2)Mr. Color · ΔE 11, fair
Black vs Flat Black (C-33)Mr. Color · ΔE 11, fair

All matches: Semi Gloss Black equivalents · Black equivalents