Gloss Black is a very dark muted black with a neutral cast. No shortage of substitutes here, Satin Black from Monument Pro Acryl matches at 98 percent and 10 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. Highlight it toward Black, the nearest lighter paint in the Humbrol lane. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Closest equivalents
The closest cross-brand match is Monument Pro Acryl Satin Black at 98% similarity. Same-finish paints rank before color-only matches.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Monument Pro Acryl
Satin Black
Coal Black
Dark Green Brown
Dark Burgundy
Dark Navy Blue
Dark Sea Ben
Black Green
Dark Plum
Petroleum Brown
Dark Crimson
Dark Blue
Dark Purple
Mahogany
Black Wash
Matte Black Primer
Transparent Black
Brush-On Black
Payne's Grey Wash
Brown Wash
Brown Grey Wash
Petroleum Brown Wash
Transparent Brown
Dark Bronze
Scale75
The Army Painter
Citadel
Green Stuff World
Revell
Tamiya
Vallejo
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 10 other brands with a same-finish match.
Where painters use it
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Gloss Black?
The closest same-finish match is Monument Pro Acryl Satin Black at 98% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Gloss Black?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Matt Black at 92%, a same-finish match.
What color is Gloss Black?
Gloss Black is a very dark muted black with a neutral cast (hex #0A0A0A).
What do I highlight and shade Gloss Black with?
The next step up for highlighting Gloss Black is Black in the Humbrol range. Nothing sits directly below it in the same lane, so reach for a wash to shade.