Black Lotus: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Xpress Color · 72.423. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #302627
finish translucent
type contrast
family Brown
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 Skin Wash
ΔE 4.3 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Oblivion Black Wash
ΔE 5.8 · noticeable difference
Citadel
Black Legion
ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Brown Wash
ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Sepia
ΔE 9.7 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Black
ΔE 10.4 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Black Lotus?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Black Lotus is Dark Skin Wash (Skin Tones Paint Set - Washes) with a ΔE2000 distance of 4.3 (close match).
What color is Black Lotus?
Black Lotus is a translucent brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Xpress Color), code 72.423. Its screen color is approximately #302627 with a translucent finish.