No shortage of substitutes here, Black from Scale75 matches at 92 percent and 9 brands carry a strong same-finish near-match. In the pot, Dark Burgundy reads as a neutral black, very dark and muted. For highlights, the next step up in the Monument Pro Acryl range is Black Green. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Dark Burgundy equivalents, brand by brand
Several ranges orbit this color without landing on it. Here is the closest each brand manages, nearest first:
- Closest Scale75 equivalent: Scale75 Black, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.6).
- Citadel's closest color: Citadel Corvus Black, close enough that batch variation matters more (delta E 2.0).
- Nearest in the Humbrol catalog: Humbrol Gloss Black, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 2.0).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Matt Black, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.0).
- From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Black Stallion, close, with a hint of drift side by side (delta E 3.0).
- Revell's closest color: Revell Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005), a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.0).
We checked the Lab numbers for a hidden catch and there is none: lightness and temperature both line up, so this swap is as safe as they come.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Scale75
Citadel
Humbrol
The Army Painter
Green Stuff World
Revell
Tamiya
Vallejo
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Monument Pro Acryl Dark Burgundy?
The closest same-finish match is Scale75 Black at 92% color similarity.
Is there a Citadel equivalent of Dark Burgundy?
Yes. The closest Citadel option is Corvus Black at 90%, a same-finish match.
What color is Dark Burgundy?
Dark Burgundy is a very dark muted black with a neutral cast (hex #110D0C).
What do I highlight and shade Dark Burgundy with?
The next step up for highlighting Dark Burgundy is Black Green in the Monument Pro Acryl range. Nothing sits directly below it in the same lane, so reach for a wash to shade.