Abaddon Black
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SC-00 Black Scale75 acrylic paint equivalents (#000000)
SC-00 Black is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-00 Black equivalent is Abaddon Black (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 0.0).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for SC-00 Black.
For Army Painter, the closest match to SC-00 Black is Matt Black (Army Painter) (ΔE 0.0).
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Direct answer
Which equivalent should you pick for SC-00 Black?
The closest cross-brand equivalent to SC-00 Black in the current local catalogue is Abaddon Black from Citadel (Games Workshop) (Delta-E 0.0).
- Closest overall: Abaddon Black (Citadel (Games Workshop), Delta-E 0.0)
- Closest Vallejo: Black (70.950) (Delta-E 5.52)
- Closest Army Painter: Matt Black (Delta-E 0.0)
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
Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this base paint:
- Coverage: reliable — check how many coats are needed for full opacity
- Thinning: controlled thinning — verify the right ratio for your technique
- Recommended primer: the primer already used in your recipe — keep the same surface preparation
- Test swatch: always test the substitute on a spare part first
- Recipe check: compare with the full wash and highlight sequence
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Frequently asked questions
SC-00 Black is a paint from Scale75. 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.
No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.
Yes, SC-00 Black is currently part of the Scale75 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.
SC-00 Black is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-00 Black equivalent is Abaddon Black (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 0.0).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for SC-00 Black.
For Army Painter, the closest match to SC-00 Black is Matt Black (Army Painter) (ΔE 0.0).
SC-00 Black is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest SC-00 Black equivalent is Abaddon Black (Citadel (Games Workshop)) with Delta E 0.0. No close Vallejo equivalent found for SC-00 Black. For Army Painter, the closest match to SC-00 Black is Matt Black (Army Painter) with Delta E 0.0.
SC-00 Black Vallejo equivalent
No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for SC-00 Black.
SC-00 Black Army Painter equivalent
The best Army Painter option is Matt Black (Army Painter) with Delta E 0.0.
SC-00 Black equivalent and alternative: brand comparison
As a paint, SC-00 Black requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the near-black range.
Brand comparison
- Closest equivalent : Abaddon Black (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 0.0
- Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
- Closest Army Painter option : Matt Black (Army Painter) – ΔE 0.0
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.
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