In our digital catalog, Black/Schwarz (RAL 9011) is classified as a neutral black, very dark and muted. Matt Black from The Army Painter scores 100 percent against the stored swatch and shares its broad paint-type group. For highlights, the digital catalog suggests testing Revell Anthracite Grey. A shared broad paint type does not guarantee the same sheen, opacity or thinner compatibility.
Black/Schwarz (RAL 9011) equivalents across other brands
Black/Schwarz (RAL 9011) has a same-type candidate scoring at least 96% digital color similarity. The results below are colors to investigate, not physically tested replacements.
Closest The Army Painter equivalent: The Army Painter Matt Black, a very small digital color distance (delta E 0.0).
- Best Citadel option: Citadel Abaddon Black, very close stored digital colors (delta E 0.0).
- From Green Stuff World: Green Stuff World Black Stallion, a very small digital color distance (delta E 0.0).
- Tamiya's closest color: Tamiya X-1 Black, very close stored digital colors (delta E 0.0).
- Nearest in the Vallejo catalog: Vallejo Black, a very small digital color distance (delta E 0.0).
- Best Humbrol option: Humbrol 21 Gloss Black, close stored digital colors (delta E 1.6).
No single digital lightness, warmth or saturation difference exceeds our display threshold. Test the actual paint, because approximate swatches cannot certify a physical match.
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
Scale75
AK Interactive
P3 Paints
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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 9011)?
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 9011)?
The approximate digital swatch for Black/Schwarz (RAL 9011) 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 9011) with?
A computed lighter-color suggestion for Black/Schwarz (RAL 9011) 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.