The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Black Wash, scoring 92 percent digital color similarity. The digital color reference is a muted, very dark black leaning neutral. For highlights, the digital catalog suggests testing The Army Painter Occultist Cloak. Limited catalog matches do not establish that the original paint has no physical equivalent.
Grim Black equivalents, brand by brand
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Grim Black with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Monument Pro Acryl equivalent: Monument Pro Acryl Black Wash, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.6).
- Nearest in the Citadel catalog: Citadel Nuln Oil, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.7).
- Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Smoke Black, a loose digital color reference (delta E 9.0).
- From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Black Stallion, a very small digital color distance (delta E 0.0); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
- Revell's closest color: Revell 07 Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005), very close stored digital colors (delta E 0.0); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
- Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya X-1 Black, a very small digital color distance (delta E 0.0); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
Our digital comparison places Monument Pro Acryl Black Wash slightly lighter than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Monument Pro Acryl
Black Wash
Transparent Black
Brown Wash
Payne's Grey Wash
Petroleum Brown Wash
Brown Grey Wash
Transparent Brown
Matte Black Primer
Satin Black
Brush-On Black
Coal Black
Dark Burgundy
Dark Green Brown
Dark Navy Blue
Dark Sea Ben
Black Green
Dark Blue
Dark Purple
Citadel
AK Interactive
Green Stuff World
Revell
07 Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005)
302 Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005)
08 Black/Schwarz (RAL 9011)
08 Black/Schwarz (RAL 9011)
302 Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005)
07 Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005)
Tamiya
Vallejo
Humbrol
Scale75
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 0 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to The Army Painter Grim Black?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Monument Pro Acryl Black Wash at 92% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Grim Black?
A Citadel candidate to check is Nuln Oil at 86% digital color similarity in the same broad paint-type group. A physical test is still needed.
Is Grim Black a one-coat paint?
Grim Black is listed as a contrast paint, a category intended for translucent base-and-shade applications. Its appearance depends on the undercoat, shape and coat thickness; the digital swatch does not predict those effects. Follow the product's application guidance.
What do I highlight and shade Grim Black with?
A computed lighter-color suggestion for Grim Black is Occultist Cloak from The Army Painter. No darker step is stored in this catalog's ladder. Test how the candidate layers before using it on the model.