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Carbon Black: equivalents & matches

Kimera Kolors · Base Set · PBK7. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #141414 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.

Scale75
Black SC00
Scalecolor
ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical
AK Interactive
Black Uniform Base AK11407
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical
Pro Acryl
Coal Black 002
Pro Acryl Standard
ΔE 2.1 · close match
Citadel
Corvus Black
Base
ΔE 2.8 · close match
Army Painter
Matt Black WP1101
Warpaints
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Vallejo
Black 72.051
Game Color
ΔE 3.7 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Animus Black
Dark Arts
ΔE 9.1 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Black Uniform Base · AK11407
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
Very close
Corvus Black
Citadel · Base
Very close
Black · SC00
Scale75 · Scalecolor
Very close
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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2
Light Grey Fs 36495 AK11889
AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic
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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make Carbon 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 Scale75 equivalent of Carbon Black?
The closest Scale75 match for Kimera Kolors Carbon Black is Black (SC00, Scalecolor) with a ΔE2000 distance of 1.5 (nearly identical).
What color is Carbon Black?
Carbon Black is a standard black miniature paint from Kimera Kolors (Base Set), code PBK7. Its screen color is approximately #141414 with a matte finish.

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