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SC-00 Black · Scale75 · ΔE 0.00
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SC-00 Black · Scale75 · ΔE 0.00
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scale75 | SC-00 Black | 0.00 | Excellent |
| Green Stuff World | Black Stallion | 3.20 | Good |
| AK Interactive | BLACK | 4.42 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Corvus Black | 4.65 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Leviadon Blue | 5.07 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Black (70.950) | 5.52 | Acceptable |
| Vallejo Model Color | Glossy Black (70.861) | 5.52 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Matt Black | 0.00 | Excellent |
The reference black — Abaddon Black is the standard for dark armour, weapons, and deep shadows.
The closest Abaddon Black equivalent is SC-00 Black (Scale75) (ΔE 0.0).
Abaddon Black is a base from Citadel (Games Workshop), commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
This paint is typically used for:
Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around strong, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.
Consider the following when working with this paint:
A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.
For best results with Abaddon Black on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.
Choosing the right Abaddon Black equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.
A useful paint guide should connect colour accuracy, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use Abaddon Black as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has excellent coverage. It works best over most primers. Thin it little to none because it is already fluid in the pot. Good companion colours include Administratum Grey, Eshin Grey, Nuln Oil and Corax White.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use Abaddon Black as your main base colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has excellent coverage. It works best over most primers. Thin it little to none because it is already fluid in the pot. Good companion colours include Administratum Grey, Eshin Grey, Nuln Oil and Corax White.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.