Black Legion: equivalents & matches
Citadel · Contrast. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #232324
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.
Army Painter
Obsidian Pigment Toner
ΔE 2.0 · nearly identical
Two Thin Coats
Oblivion Black Wash
ΔE 2.7 · close match
Vallejo
Black
ΔE 4.2 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Black
ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Black Wash
ΔE 7.6 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Carbon Black
ΔE 8.1 · noticeable difference
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Black Legion?
The closest Army Painter match for Citadel Black Legion is Obsidian Pigment Toner (Skin Tones Paint Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.0 (nearly identical).
What color is Black Legion?
Black Legion is a translucent grey miniature paint from Citadel (Contrast). Its screen color is approximately #232324 with a translucent finish.