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SMOKE BLACK · AK Interactive · ΔE 2.53
Olive Drab · AK Interactive · ΔE 1.38
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SMOKE BLACK · AK Interactive · ΔE 2.53
Olive Drab · AK Interactive · ΔE 1.38
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Interactive | SMOKE BLACK | 2.53 | Good |
| AK Interactive | TENEBROUS GREY | 3.15 | Good |
| AK Interactive | RUBBER BLACK | 3.65 | Good |
| AK Interactive | WWI French Green 2 | 3.72 | Good |
| AK Interactive | NATO Black (3rd Gen) | 3.96 | Good |
| Scale75 | SC-32 Black Leather | 4.69 | Good |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Black Legion | 5.18 | Acceptable |
| Army Painter | Midnight Olive | 6.12 | Acceptable |
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 Dryad Bark equivalent is SMOKE BLACK (AK Interactive) (ΔE 2.5).
Dryad Bark 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 Dryad Bark 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 Dryad Bark 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 Dryad Bark 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 lightly. Good companion colours include Agrax Earthshade, Gorthor Brown, Skrag Brown and Ushabti Bone.
Do not force the basecoat into an NMM-style finish. It behaves much better in a standard layered workflow.
Use Dryad Bark 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 lightly. Good companion colours include Agrax Earthshade, Gorthor Brown, Skrag Brown and Ushabti Bone.
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.