Black: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Game Color Wash · 72.094. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #000000
finish translucent
type wash
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
Dark Tone
ΔE 0.8 · nearly identical
Two Thin Coats
Black Ink
ΔE 1.3 · nearly identical
Pro Acryl
Black Wash
ΔE 1.5 · nearly identical
AK Interactive
Carbon Black
ΔE 4.4 · close match
Citadel
Black Templar
ΔE 4.6 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Black
ΔE 12.2 · different color
Similar paints
Shadow Wash
Dark Tone · WP1136
Black Wash · 200
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Black?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Black is Dark Tone (WP1136, Warpaints Tone) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.8 (nearly identical).
What color is Black?
Black is a translucent black miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color Wash), code 72.094. Its screen color is approximately #000000 with a translucent finish.