Black Ice vs Obsidian Black

Black Ice

Brand
Turbo Dork
Range
Metallic
Code
Black base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#393d41 (estimate)

Obsidian Black

Brand
Vallejo
Range
True Metallic Metal
Code
77.140 Base
Type
a metallic
Swatch
#4b4d4d (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 7.6, close: similar, with a visible difference side by side. Obsidian Black is a little lighter than Black Ice.

Can I use Obsidian Black instead of Black Ice?

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

Can I use Black Ice instead of Obsidian Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Black Ice is a little 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.

See Black Ice on the colour wheel See Obsidian Black on the colour wheel

Other Vallejo paints close to Black Ice

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