Shadow Wash: equivalents & matches
Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments Wash. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #000103
finish translucent
type wash
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.
Two Thin Coats
Black Ink
ΔE 0.8 · nearly identical
Vallejo
Black
ΔE 0.8 · nearly identical
Pro Acryl
Black Wash
ΔE 1.7 · nearly identical
Citadel
Leviadon Blue
ΔE 4.3 · close match
AK Interactive
Carbon Black
ΔE 5.0 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Black
ΔE 11.6 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Shadow Wash?
The closest Two Thin Coats match for Army Painter Shadow Wash is Black Ink (Dark Arts) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.8 (nearly identical).
What color is Shadow Wash?
Shadow Wash is a translucent black miniature paint from Army Painter (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments Wash). Its screen color is approximately #000103 with a translucent finish.