Black Wash vs Umber Wash

How close are they?

ΔE 13.0, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Umber Wash is a little lighter, more saturated than Black Wash.

Can I use Umber Wash instead of Black Wash?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Umber Wash is a little lighter, more saturated than Black Wash.

Can I use Black Wash instead of Umber Wash?

The same difference applies the other way round: Black Wash is a little darker, 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.