Citadel · Base

Abaddon Black equivalents

The closest Vallejo and The Army Painter and Pro Acryl alternatives to Citadel Abaddon Black, ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE — lower is closer).

Closest in Vallejo

Black
Model Color · ΔE 3.5
Very close
German Grey
Model Color · ΔE 11.7
Approximate
Beasty Brown
Game Color · ΔE 17.5
Approximate

Closest in The Army Painter

Matt Black
Warpaints · ΔE 3.4
Very close
Uniform Grey
Warpaints · ΔE 16.0
Approximate
Oak Brown
Warpaints · ΔE 16.3
Approximate

Closest in Pro Acryl

Coal Black
Pro Acryl · ΔE 3.0
Very close
Dark Gray
Pro Acryl · ΔE 10.7
Approximate
Burnt Umber
Pro Acryl · ΔE 15.2
Approximate
Matches are computed from approximate swatch colours — close, never exact. Confirm against a physical swatch before buying.

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