Black: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Wash FX · 76.518. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #323031
finish unknown
type wash
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.
Army Painter
Grim Black
ΔE 2.0 · nearly identical
Two Thin Coats
Oblivion Black Wash
ΔE 2.0 · nearly identical
Citadel
Black Legion
ΔE 4.5 · close match
Scale75
Inktense Black
ΔE 6.9 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Burnt Umber
ΔE 11.4 · different color
Pro Acryl
Black Wash
ΔE 11.7 · different color
Similar paints
Black Wash · 73.201
Grim Black · WP2001
Oblivion Black Wash
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Black?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Black is Grim Black (WP2001, Speedpaint 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.0 (nearly identical).
What color is Black?
Black is a translucent grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Wash FX), code 76.518. Its screen color is approximately #323031 with a unknown finish.