Abyssal Black: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #21201D finish matte type color family Brown

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau AK11316

ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Ral 7021 Dunkelgrau · AK11316

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

Very close

Glossy Black · 70.861

Vallejo · Model Color

Black · 70.950

Vallejo · Model Color

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for Abyssal Black, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Heavy Bluegrey 72.144

Vallejo · Game Color

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Pure Black -84- AK3084

AK Interactive · Figures Series

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Abyssal Black pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Ash Grey

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

Company Grey

Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Abyssal Black?

The closest Scale75 match for Army Painter Abyssal Black is Black (SC00, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.1 (close match).

What color is Abyssal Black?

Abyssal Black is a standard brown miniature paint from Army Painter (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments). Its screen color is approximately #21201D with a matte finish.