Abaddon Black
Base
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Flat Black is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Flat Black equivalent is Abaddon Black (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 0.0).
For the Flat Black equivalent Vallejo, Black (70.950) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.5).
The best Flat Black Army Painter equivalent is Matt Black (Army Painter) (ΔE 0.0).
These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Flat Black in the current local catalogue is Abaddon Black from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 0.0).
Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.
Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
Flat Black is a paint from AK Interactive. Its specific pigment load, drying behaviour, and finish set it apart from other paints in the same category, which is why a direct substitute needs to match more than just the colour value.
The closest Vallejo option is Black (70.950) (Delta E 5.52).
Yes, Flat Black is currently part of the AK Interactive range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.
Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.
Flat Black is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Flat Black equivalent is Abaddon Black (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 0.0).
For the Flat Black equivalent Vallejo, Black (70.950) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 5.5).
The best Flat Black Army Painter equivalent is Matt Black (Army Painter) (ΔE 0.0).
Flat Black is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Flat Black equivalent is Abaddon Black (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 0.0. For a Flat Black equivalent Vallejo match, Black (70.950) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.5 is the closest pick. The best Flat Black Army Painter equivalent is Matt Black (Army Painter) with Delta E 0.0.
The closest Vallejo match is Black (70.950) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 5.5.
The best Army Painter option is Matt Black (Army Painter) with Delta E 0.0.
As a paint, Flat Black requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the near-black range.
A paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.
Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.
That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.