Black: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Model Color · 70.950. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #231D1D finish matte type color 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.

D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

ΔE 4.6 · close match

Pro Acryl

Transparent Black 053

ΔE 5.2 · noticeable difference

Two Thin Coats

Doom Death Black

Wave 1

ΔE 8.5 · noticeable difference

Similar paints

Glossy Black · 70.861

Vallejo · Model Color

Exact

Black Rubber · AK3007

AK Interactive · Figures Series

Very close

Abyssal Black

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments

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Highlight & shadow paints

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

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Heavy Bluegrey 72.144

Vallejo · Game Color

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Pure Black -84- AK3084

AK Interactive · Figures Series

target

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 pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

Light Sea Grey

Vallejo · Model Color

Rlm 76 Version 2

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of Black?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo Black is Black Rubber (AK3007, Figures Series) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.1 (close match).

What color is Black?

Black is a standard brown miniature paint from Vallejo (Model Color), code 70.950. Its screen color is approximately #231D1D with a matte finish.