Transparent Brown vs Ink Black

Transparent Brown

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Transparents
Code
052
Type
an ink, glaze or transparent paint
Swatch
#5a3a24 (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 34.4, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Ink Black is noticeably darker, much more muted than Transparent Brown.

Can I use Ink Black instead of Transparent Brown?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 34). Ink Black is noticeably darker, much more muted than Transparent Brown.

Can I use Transparent Brown instead of Ink Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Transparent Brown 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 Transparent Brown on the colour wheel See Ink Black on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Transparent Brown

Other Pro Acryl paints close to Ink Black

All matches: Transparent Brown equivalents · Ink Black equivalents

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