Matt Black
Warpaints
WP1101 identifies the original Army Painter Warpaints Matt Black. The current Warpaints Fanatic product uses WP3001P, so this page is most useful as a legacy-range reference.
Researched paint note
What should you know about Matt Black?
| Brand | Range | Product code | Type | Catalog color |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Army Painter | Warpaints | WP1101 | acrylic | #000000 |
Who is WP1101 useful for now?
It is useful for identifying an older Warpaints bottle or matching a legacy collection. A buyer who wants the current Fanatic paint should search for WP3001P.
Source: Original Warpaints WP1101 listing, Current Warpaints Fanatic Matt Black
What should a current buyer look for?
Check the code on the bottle or listing. A retailer catalogue records WP1101 as the older 18 ml Warpaints product and points to WP3001P as its replacement; Army Painter's current product page also uses WP3001P for Fanatic Matt Black.
Source: Original Warpaints WP1101 listing, Current Warpaints Fanatic Matt Black
Does the shared #000000 value make the formulas equal?
No. It makes them identical in the stored digital-color comparison only. The old Warpaints and current Fanatic ranges should remain separate products because formulation and range context can matter even when the nominal color is black.
What should you verify before buying old stock?
Check the bottle code and range name rather than relying on Matt Black alone. WP1101 points to the older 18 ml Warpaints product; WP3001P identifies the current Fanatic version.
Source: Original Warpaints WP1101 listing, Current Warpaints Fanatic Matt Black
Which catalog colors are closest?
ΔE compares the listed digital color values only. Each row also compares the stored catalog attributes — purpose, chemistry, application, effect, finish and opacity. A conflicting attribute is flagged as a mismatch, a missing one as unverified, and neither is a physical substitute. How these matches are computed.
| Paint | Brand | ΔE | Catalog compatibility | Match type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Black -84- | AK Interactive | 0.0 | Catalog data incompleteUnverifiedapplication: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized | Nearby color |
| Flat Black, RAL 9005 | AK Real Colors | 0.0 | Catalog data incompleteUnverifiedapplication: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized | Nearby color |
| Abaddon Black | Citadel | 0.0 | Catalog data incompleteUnverifiedpurpose: candidate not recorded or recognized; chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized | Nearby color |
| Pure Black -84- | AK Interactive | 0.0 | Catalog data incompleteUnverifiedapplication: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized | Cross-brand |
| Flat Black, RAL 9005 | AK Real Colors | 0.0 | Catalog data incompleteUnverifiedapplication: both products not recorded or recognized; effect: both products not recorded or recognized | Cross-brand |
| Abaddon Black | Citadel | 0.0 | Catalog data incompleteUnverifiedpurpose: candidate not recorded or recognized; chemistry: candidate not recorded or recognized | Cross-brand |
Sources and scope
- Original Warpaints WP1101 listing: Supports the legacy code, 18 ml format, and replacement notice; this is a retailer source.
- Current Warpaints Fanatic Matt Black: First-party source identifying the current Fanatic product as WP3001P.
Closest catalog colors
Digital color matchesΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.
Cross-brand catalog colors
Digital color matchesΔE compares the listed catalog color values only, not finish, opacity, or coverage.
Technical Color Analysis
Matt Black is a very dark muted black with very dark value (L*: 0.0). This neutral color has achromatic saturation (chroma: 0.0), making it ideal for shadows and base layers and great for realistic, weathered effects.
Very Dark
neutral
Achromatic
Near-black color that absorbs most light. Excellent for deep shadows and void effects.
Balanced temperature that works harmoniously with both warm and cool palettes. Versatile for various applications.
Nearly colorless/grey. Perfect for desaturated subjects like stone, ash, or neutral fabrics.
Recommended Undercoats
Black or Dark Grey
Dark colors can use fewer coats over dark primers
Grey
Neutral option if you want slightly easier corrections
Layering & Paint Order Guide
Very dark value makes this ideal for deepest shadows and lining
Suggested Layer Progression
This paint works best as a shadow in your layering sequence.
Use Before (Shadows/Base)
This paint is already dark - use directly in recesses.
Use After (Highlights)
Layering Tips
- Apply each layer to progressively smaller areas, leaving previous layers visible
- Maintain consistent light direction across all layers
- Thin paints for smoother transitions between layers