Black Wash: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · Game Color Wash · 73.201. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #343235
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 3.2 · close match
Two Thin Coats
Oblivion Black Wash
ΔE 3.3 · close match
Citadel
Black Legion
ΔE 5.3 · noticeable difference
Scale75
Inktense Black
ΔE 6.5 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Night Blue
ΔE 11.9 · different color
Pro Acryl
Black Wash
ΔE 12.6 · different color
Similar paints
Black · 76.518
Grim Black · WP2001
Oblivion Black Wash
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Black Wash?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Black Wash is Grim Black (WP2001, Speedpaint 2.0) with a ΔE2000 distance of 3.2 (close match).
What color is Black Wash?
Black Wash is a translucent grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Game Color Wash), code 73.201. Its screen color is approximately #343235 with a unknown finish.