Inktense Black: equivalents & matches
Scale75 · Inktensity · SC79. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #232A34
finish translucent
type wash
family Blue
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
Oil Stains
ΔE 3.4 · close match
Citadel
Black Legion
ΔE 6.1 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Night Blue
ΔE 6.3 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Black Wash
ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Oblivion Black Wash
ΔE 6.7 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Black Wash
ΔE 11.7 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Inktense Black?
The closest Army Painter match for Scale75 Inktense Black is Oil Stains (Warpaints Fanatic Wash) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.4 (close match).
What color is Inktense Black?
Inktense Black is a translucent blue miniature paint from Scale75 (Inktensity), code SC79. Its screen color is approximately #232A34 with a translucent finish.