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Corvus Black: equivalents & matches

Citadel · Base. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #171314 finish matte type base 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.

Kimera Kolors
Carbon Black PBK7
Base Set
ΔE 2.8 · close match
Scale75
Decay Black SFG00
Fantasy & Games
ΔE 3.1 · close match
Pro Acryl
Coal Black 002
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 3.5 · close match
Vallejo
Black 70.950
Model Color
ΔE 3.5 · close match
AK Interactive
Black Uniform Base AK11407
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Army Painter
Matt Black WP1101
Warpaints
ΔE 4.7 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Doom Death Black
Wave 1
ΔE 11.0 · different color

Similar paints

Carbon Black · PBK7
Kimera Kolors · Base Set
Very close
Black Uniform Base · AK11407
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Close
Black · SC00
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Ivory Tusk
Two Thin Coats · Wave 1
target
Shadow · step 1 of 2
Pure Black -84- AK3084
AK Interactive · Figures Series
target
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Complementary paints

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

Rlm 78 (1942)
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Light Grey Fs 36495
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Kimera Kolors equivalent of Corvus Black?
The closest Kimera Kolors match for Citadel Corvus Black is Carbon Black (PBK7, Base Set) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.8 (close match).
What color is Corvus Black?
Corvus Black is a standard black miniature paint from Citadel (Base). Its screen color is approximately #171314 with a matte finish.

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