Grim Black: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · Speedpaint 2.0 · WP2001. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #2D2D2D
finish translucent
type contrast
family Grey
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.
Two Thin Coats
Oblivion Black Wash
ΔE 0.9 · nearly identical
Vallejo
Black
ΔE 2.0 · nearly identical
Citadel
Black Legion
ΔE 3.2 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Black
ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Night Blue
ΔE 10.2 · different color
Pro Acryl
Black Wash
ΔE 10.7 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Grim Black?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for Army Painter Grim Black is Oblivion Black Wash (Wave 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.9 (nearly identical).
What color is Grim Black?
Grim Black is a translucent grey miniature paint from Army Painter (Speedpaint 2.0), code WP2001. Its screen color is approximately #2D2D2D with a translucent finish.