Citadel Black Templar is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 82 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. In our digital catalog, Black Wash is classified as a neutral grey, mid-tone and muted. Digital color suggestions within Vallejo are Smoke Ink for a darker step and Umber Wash for a lighter step. Limited catalog matches do not establish that the original paint has no physical equivalent.
Black Wash equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for Vallejo Black Wash have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Black Templar, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6).
From Two Thin Coats: Two Thin Coats Incubus Purple, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.3); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Raf Dark Sea Grey Bs381C/638, similar digital colors (delta E 3.6); different broad paint-type group: standard paint.
Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Silver, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.3); different broad paint-type group: metallic.
The stored colors differ by delta E 3.6 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
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.
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Revell
Tamiya
Humbrol
Green Stuff World
Scale75
The Army Painter
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 Vallejo Black Wash?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Citadel Black Templar at 82% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What paint type is Black Wash?
The catalog places Black Wash in the wash/transparent group. This broad category includes washes, shades and some clear colors; check the product instructions before using it as a wash or substituting it for a transparent paint.
What do I highlight and shade Black Wash with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Umber Wash for a lighter step and Smoke Ink for a darker step, both from Vallejo. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.