Black Ink: equivalents & matches
Two Thin Coats · Dark Arts. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #050608
finish translucent
type ink
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
Shadow Wash
ΔE 0.8 · nearly identical
Vallejo
Black
ΔE 1.3 · nearly identical
Pro Acryl
Black Wash
ΔE 1.6 · nearly identical
Citadel
Black Templar
ΔE 3.7 · close match
AK Interactive
Carbon Black
ΔE 4.8 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Black
ΔE 11.0 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Black Ink?
The closest Army Painter match for Two Thin Coats Black Ink is Shadow Wash (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments Wash) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.8 (nearly identical).
What color is Black Ink?
Black Ink is a translucent black miniature paint from Two Thin Coats (Dark Arts). Its screen color is approximately #050608 with a translucent finish.