07 Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005)
Base · #000000
The stored digital swatch for Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005) is a very dark muted black with a neutral cast. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Matt Black, scoring 100 percent digital color similarity. Revell Anthracite Grey is a computed lighter-color suggestion for a highlight test. Check the candidate's medium and sheen, then compare dried test patches over the same undercoat.
Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005) equivalents in other ranges
A very close digital color exists in the same broad paint-type group. 9 brands have listed results scoring at least 78%, including any different-type references.
Closest The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Matt Black, very close stored digital colors (delta E 0.0).
- From Citadel: Citadel Abaddon Black, a very small digital color distance (delta E 0.0).
- Green Stuff World's closest color: Green Stuff World Black Stallion, very close stored digital colors (delta E 0.0).
- Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya X-1 Black, a very small digital color distance (delta E 0.0).
- Best Vallejo option: Vallejo Black, very close stored digital colors (delta E 0.0).
- From Humbrol: Humbrol 21 Gloss Black, a small digital color distance (delta E 1.6).
The stored swatches have a small digital color distance of delta E 0.0. That does not measure dried-paint appearance, sheen or coverage; compare test patches before substituting.
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.
The Army Painter
Citadel
Green Stuff World
Tamiya
Vallejo
Humbrol
Monument Pro Acryl
Satin Black
Coal Black
Dark Burgundy
Dark Green Brown
Black Brown
Petroleum Brown
Dark Crimson
Sepia
Mahogany
Black Wash
Matte Black Primer
Transparent Black
Brush-On Black
Brown Wash
Petroleum Brown Wash
Brown Grey Wash
Transparent Brown
Magnesium
Dark Bronze
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Found in 9 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Revell Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is The Army Painter Matt Black at 100% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005)?
The approximate digital swatch for Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005) is a very dark muted black with a neutral cast (hex #000000). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005) with?
A computed lighter-color suggestion for Black/Schwarz (RAL 9005) is Anthracite Grey from Revell. No darker step is stored in this catalog's ladder. Test how the candidate layers before using it on the model.