What is the difference between Asphalt Ink and Ink Black?

ΔE 8 (close). Ink Black is a little darker. Swatch colours are estimates.

Asphalt Ink vs Ink Black

Asphalt Ink

Brand: Nocturna Models
Range: N-Paint Ink
Code: NA57
Type: an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch: #161a1a (estimate)

Ink Black

Brand: Vallejo
Range: Game Color Ink
Code: 72.094
Type: an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch: #050301 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 8.4, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Ink Black is a little darker than Asphalt Ink.

Can I use Ink Black instead of Asphalt Ink?

Usually, if you are not matching paint already on the model. Close match (ΔE 8). Ink Black is a little darker than Asphalt Ink.

Can I use Asphalt Ink instead of Ink Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Asphalt Ink is a little 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 Asphalt Ink on the colour wheel See Ink Black on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Asphalt Ink

Asphalt Ink vs Ink Sepia (72.091)Game Color Ink · ΔE 11, fair
Asphalt Ink vs Ink Black Green (72.090)Game Color Ink · ΔE 14, fair
Asphalt Ink vs Ink Dark Turquoise (72.084)Game Color Ink · ΔE 16, loose

Other Nocturna Models paints close to Ink Black

Ink Black vs Umber Ink (NA58)N-Paint Ink · ΔE 6, close · closer than Asphalt Ink
Ink Black vs Olive Ink (NA60)N-Paint Ink · ΔE 13, fair
Ink Black vs Brown Beast Ink (NA59)N-Paint Ink · ΔE 17, loose

All matches: Asphalt Ink equivalents · Ink Black equivalents