Oblivion Black Wash is a dark muted grey with a neutral cast. Highlight it toward Tempest Blue Wash, the nearest lighter paint in the Two Thin Coats lane. Substitutes are thin here, with Citadel Black Legion the closest same-finish option at 84 percent and no brand hitting the strong-match bar. Cross-brand swaps are adjust-on-model territory here, useful as a starting point rather than an exact replacement.
Oblivion Black Wash equivalents in other ranges
Oblivion Black Wash is awkward to replace. Treat the matches below as starting points for a mix rather than straight swaps.
Closest Citadel equivalent: Citadel Black Legion, a near match with visible drift up close (delta E 3.3).
The Army Painter's closest color: The Army Painter Gravelord Grey, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 5.2).
Nearest in the Tamiya catalog: Tamiya Smoke, workable at tabletop distance, not up close (delta E 5.3).
Best AK Interactive option: AK Interactive Smoke Black, a usable stand-in rather than a twin (delta E 7.0).
Worth knowing before you swap: Citadel Black Legion runs slightly lighter, which shows most where the paint thins over raised detail.
How to read the score
90+Close
80sUsable
<70Mix
Citadel
The Army Painter
Tamiya
AK Interactive
Monument Pro Acryl
Vallejo
Green Stuff World
P3 Paints
Humbrol
Scale75
Revell
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Two Thin Coats Oblivion Black Wash?
The closest same-finish match is Citadel Black Legion at 84% color similarity.
What is Oblivion Black Wash used for?
Oblivion Black Wash is a wash that flows into recesses and pools in shadow. Common uses: all over grime shade; deepen recesses and panel lines.
What do I highlight and shade Oblivion Black Wash with?
The next step up for highlighting Oblivion Black Wash is Tempest Blue Wash in the Two Thin Coats range. Nothing sits directly below it in the same lane, so reach for a wash to shade.