Obsidian Black: equivalents & matches
Vallejo · TMM Shade · 77.160. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.
hex #564E15
finish metallic
type metallic
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
Tainted Gold
ΔE 7.4 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Rusty Gold
ΔE 11.9 · different color
Scale75
Decayed Metal
ΔE 14.8 · different color
Two Thin Coats
Ancient Gold
ΔE 15.2 · different color
Pro Acryl
Bronze
ΔE 18.5 · different color
Citadel
Iron Warriors
ΔE 21.4 · different color
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Army Painter equivalent of Obsidian Black?
The closest Army Painter match for Vallejo Obsidian Black is Tainted Gold (WP3187P, Warpaints Fanatic Metallic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 7.4 (noticeable difference).
What color is Obsidian Black?
Obsidian Black is a metallic brown miniature paint from Vallejo (TMM Shade), code 77.160. Its screen color is approximately #564E15 with a metallic finish.