Black Glaze: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.855. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #383838 finish unknown type color family Grey

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.

Two Thin Coats

Doom Death Black

Wave 1

ΔE 0.6 · nearly identical

Basalt Grey / Black Uniform AK3003

ΔE 5.0 · noticeable difference

Pro Acryl

Dark Neutral Grey 044

Pro Acryl Standard

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

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Doom Death Black

Two Thin Coats · Wave 1

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Anthracite Grey AK11167

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The app adds a second, stronger step, a wash & glaze mode, and can pick highlights from the paints you already own. Open in the app →

Complementary paints

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Two Thin Coats equivalent of Black Glaze?

The closest Two Thin Coats match for Vallejo Black Glaze is Doom Death Black (Wave 1) with a ΔE2000 distance of 0.6 (nearly identical).

What color is Black Glaze?

Black Glaze is a standard grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.855. Its screen color is approximately #383838 with a unknown finish.