In the pot, Satin Black reads as a neutral black, very dark and muted. Matching it is straightforward: Humbrol Gloss Black lands at 98 percent in the same finish, and 10 brands in all carry a close same-finish swap. For highlights, the next step up in the Monument Pro Acryl range is Mahogany. Treat it as an easy swap, just confirm the finish type matches before you commit.
Satin Black equivalents across other brands
The short answer: yes, Satin Black has a true equivalent. If the pot runs dry mid project, here is the closest color each brand offers.
Closest Humbrol equivalent: Humbrol Gloss Black, indistinguishable once dry (delta E 0.3).
- Nearest in the Scale75 catalog: Scale75 Black, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.4).
- Best The Army Painter option: The Army Painter Matt Black, close enough that batch variation matters more (delta E 1.9).
- From Citadel: Citadel Abaddon Black, a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.9).
- Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Black Stallion, close enough that batch variation matters more (delta E 1.9).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005), a swap nobody spots at arm's length (delta E 1.9).
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
Humbrol
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 Monument Pro Acryl Satin Black?
The closest same-finish match is Humbrol Gloss Black at 98% color similarity.
Is there a The Army Painter equivalent of Satin Black?
Yes. The closest The Army Painter option is Matt Black at 90%, a same-finish match.
What color is Satin Black?
Satin Black is a very dark muted black with a neutral cast (hex #0C0C0C).
What do I highlight and shade Satin Black with?
The next step up for highlighting Satin Black is Mahogany in the Monument Pro Acryl range. Nothing sits directly below it in the same lane, so reach for a wash to shade.