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Coal Black (72.053) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Coal Black (72.053) equivalent is Graublau – Grey Blue (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.9).
For the Coal Black (72.053) equivalent Vallejo, German Grey (70.995) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 7.6).
The best Coal Black (72.053) Army Painter equivalent is Deep Ocean Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.6).
The closest cross-brand equivalent to Coal Black (72.053) in the current local catalogue is Graublau – Grey Blue from AK Interactive (Delta-E 1.95).
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:
Coal Black (72.053) is a paint from Vallejo Game Color. 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 German Grey (70.995) (Delta E 7.60).
Yes, Coal Black (72.053) is currently part of the Vallejo Game Color 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.
Coal Black (72.053) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Coal Black (72.053) equivalent is Graublau – Grey Blue (AK Interactive) (ΔE 1.9).
For the Coal Black (72.053) equivalent Vallejo, German Grey (70.995) (Vallejo Model Color) (ΔE 7.6).
The best Coal Black (72.053) Army Painter equivalent is Deep Ocean Blue (Army Painter) (ΔE 3.6).
Coal Black (72.053) is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest Coal Black (72.053) equivalent is Graublau – Grey Blue (AK Interactive) with Delta E 1.9. For a Coal Black (72.053) equivalent Vallejo match, German Grey (70.995) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 7.6 is the closest pick. The best Coal Black (72.053) Army Painter equivalent is Deep Ocean Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.6.
The closest Vallejo match is German Grey (70.995) (Vallejo Model Color) with Delta E 7.6.
The best Army Painter option is Deep Ocean Blue (Army Painter) with Delta E 3.6.
As a paint, Coal Black (72.053) requires specific handling that affects how any substitute performs. The colour sits in the deep blue 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.