Method
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
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| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Interactive | Black 6RP | 2.21 | Good |
| AK Interactive | Gun Metal (Metallic) | 2.40 | Good |
| AK Interactive | S.C.C. 14 Blue Black | 2.63 | Good |
| Green Stuff World | Black Stallion | 2.85 | Good |
| AK Interactive | NATO Black | 2.89 | Good |
| AK Interactive | Rubber Black | 3.32 | Good |
| Scale75 | SC-01 Scalecolor Black | 3.34 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Deathshroud Clear | 4.08 | Good |
As a standard basecoat paint, this colour is formulated for opaque coverage over primer in one to two controlled passes. Near-black tones create deep shadows, weapon bodies, and armour undercoats across every miniature project..
The closest Corvus Black equivalent is Black 6RP (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.2).
Corvus 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 Corvus 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 Corvus Black equivalent ensures consistent results across your painting workflow. Use this page as a paint conversion chart to compare the Vallejo equivalent, the Army Painter equivalent, and other close options before committing to a full army.
A paint guide is most valuable when it connects colour, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use Corvus 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 barely at all. Good companion colours include Administratum Grey, Nuln Oil, Eshin Grey and Dawnstone.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use Corvus 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 barely at all. Good companion colours include Administratum Grey, Nuln Oil, Eshin Grey and Dawnstone.
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.