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Matt Black: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · Warpaints · WP1101. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #000000 finish matte type color family Black

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.

AK Interactive
Pure Black -84- AK3084
Figures Series
ΔE 0.0 · identical
Citadel
Abaddon Black
Base
ΔE 0.0 · identical
Vallejo
Black 72.051
Game Color
ΔE 0.0 · identical
Kimera Kolors
Carbon Black PBK7
Base Set
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Scale75
Black SC00
Scalecolor
ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Coal Black 002
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 5.4 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Animus Black
Dark Arts
ΔE 11.8 · different color

Similar paints

Pure Black -84- · AK3084
AK Interactive · Figures Series
Exact
Matt Black · WP3001P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
Exact
Abaddon Black
Citadel · Base
Exact
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Company Grey WP3005P
Army Painter · Warpaints Fanatic
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Complementary paints

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

Orc Skin
Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments
Blue Grey Pale
Vallejo · Model Color
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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Matt Black?
The closest AK Interactive match for Army Painter Matt Black is Pure Black -84- (AK3084, Figures Series) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.0 (identical).
What color is Matt Black?
Matt Black is a standard black miniature paint from Army Painter (Warpaints), code WP1101. Its screen color is approximately #000000 with a matte finish.

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