Paint equivalent guide

Black Stallion Equivalent

Black Stallion is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Black Stallion equivalent is Black 6RP (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.2).
For the Black Stallion equivalent Vallejo, Black (70.950) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.3).
The best Black Stallion Army Painter equivalent is Matt Black (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).

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Top 5 closest equivalents

These 5 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Black 6RPAK Interactive
ΔE 1.2slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
2
S.C.C. 14 Blue BlackAK Interactive
ΔE 1.2slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
3
Rubber BlackAK Interactive
ΔE 1.9slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
4
NATO BlackAK Interactive
ΔE 2.0slight colour difference, well within acceptable range
5
CARBON BLACK INKAK Interactive
ΔE 2.3slight colour difference, well within acceptable range

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Black Stallion?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Black Stallion in the current local catalogue is Black 6RP from AK Interactive (Delta-E 1.17).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

What to check before replacing this base

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Frequently asked questions

Black Stallion is a paint from Green Stuff World. 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 2.32).

Yes, Black Stallion is currently part of the Green Stuff World 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.

Black Stallion is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Black Stallion equivalent is Black 6RP (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.2).
For the Black Stallion equivalent Vallejo, Black (70.950) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 2.3).
The best Black Stallion Army Painter equivalent is Matt Black (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.2).

Black Stallion is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.

The closest Black Stallion equivalent is Black 6RP (AK Interactive) with Delta E 1.2. For a Black Stallion equivalent Vallejo match, Black (70.950) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.3 is the closest pick. The best Black Stallion Army Painter equivalent is Matt Black (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.2.

Black Stallion Vallejo equivalent

The closest Vallejo match is Black (70.950) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 2.3.

Black Stallion Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Matt Black (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.2.

Black Stallion equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a paint, Black Stallion requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the near-black range.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Black 6RP (AK Interactive) – ΔE 1.2
  • Closest Vallejo option : Black (70.950) (Vallejo Model Color) – ΔE 2.3
  • Closest Army Painter option : Matt Black (Army Painter) – ΔE 3.2

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.