Black Templar: equivalents & matches
Citadel · Contrast. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #171717
finish translucent
type contrast
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.
Army Painter
Grim Black
ΔE 2.5 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Black Ink
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Vallejo
Black
ΔE 3.8 · close match
Pro Acryl
Black Wash
ΔE 3.9 · close match
AK Interactive
Carbon Black
ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Black
ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Black Templar?
The closest Army Painter match for Citadel Black Templar is Grim Black (Speedpaint Set 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.5 (close match).
What color is Black Templar?
Black Templar is a translucent black miniature paint from Citadel (Contrast). Its screen color is approximately #171717 with a translucent finish.