Transparent Black vs Ink Skin

Transparent Black

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Transparents
Code
053
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#1a1a1a (estimate)

Ink Skin

Brand
Vallejo
Range
Game Color Ink
Code
72.093
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#391b1b (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 16.9, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ink Skin is a little lighter, much more saturated than Transparent Black.

Can I use Ink Skin instead of Transparent Black?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 17). Ink Skin is a little lighter, much more saturated than Transparent Black.

Can I use Transparent Black instead of Ink Skin?

The same difference applies the other way round: Transparent Black is a little darker, much more muted.

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 Transparent Black on the colour wheel See Ink Skin on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Transparent Black

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Ink Skin

All matches: Transparent Black equivalents · Ink Skin equivalents

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