Contrast Paint

Nighthaunt Gloom Equivalent

As a Contrast paint, this colour combines pigment and medium to deliver shade and base tone in one application over a light primer. Teal and blue-green colours are prized for cold armour, gemstone effects, and Tzeentchian magic..
The closest Nighthaunt Gloom equivalent is Runic Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 14.9).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Nighthaunt Gloom.
The best Nighthaunt Gloom Army Painter equivalent is Runic Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 14.9).

Citadel (Games Workshop) contrast #3A686E

Top 3 closest equivalents

These 3 substitutes are ranked by Delta-E accuracy. Each entry includes a behaviour comment.

1
Runic GreyArmy Painter
ΔE 14.9significant colour distance -- test before committing
2
Gravelord GreyArmy Painter
ΔE 15.2significant colour distance -- test before committing
3
Tenebrous GreyArmy Painter
ΔE 17.0significant colour distance -- test before committing

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Direct answer

Which equivalent should you pick for Nighthaunt Gloom?

The closest cross-brand equivalent to Nighthaunt Gloom in the current local catalogue is Runic Grey from Army Painter (Delta-E 14.87).

Method

Matches are computed from the local paint catalogue with Delta-E CIEDE2000. Lower values mean a closer visual match on the miniature.

Limits

Finish, opacity, flow, and bottle format are not captured by Delta-E alone. Test the substitute if the recipe relies on a specific behaviour.

What to check before replacing this contrast

Before adopting a substitute, check these points specific to this contrast paint:

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Frequently asked questions

Nighthaunt Gloom is a contrast paint formulated for one-coat colour and shading over light primer. Its transparency and reactive edge behaviour are harder to replicate with standard opaque paints.

No reliable Vallejo match appears in the current top equivalents.

Yes, Nighthaunt Gloom is currently part of the Citadel (Games Workshop) range. Check local stock or equivalent alternatives if the pot is hard to source.

Check Delta-E, finish type, coverage, opacity, and behaviour over your chosen primer. Run a full test with one shade and one highlight pass before applying the substitute to an entire unit.

As a Contrast paint, this colour combines pigment and medium to deliver shade and base tone in one application over a light primer. Teal and blue-green colours are prized for cold armour, gemstone effects, and Tzeentchian magic..
The closest Nighthaunt Gloom equivalent is Runic Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 14.9).
No close Vallejo equivalent found for Nighthaunt Gloom.
The best Nighthaunt Gloom Army Painter equivalent is Runic Grey (Army Painter) (ΔE 14.9).

As a Contrast paint, this colour combines pigment and medium to deliver shade and base tone in one application over a light primer. Teal and blue-green colours are prized for cold armour, gemstone effects, and Tzeentchian magic.. Vert-gris fantomatique. Alternative à Aethermatic Blue pour Nighthaunt. Résultat plus gris et moins bleu.

The closest Nighthaunt Gloom equivalent is Runic Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 14.9. No close Vallejo equivalent found for Nighthaunt Gloom. The best Nighthaunt Gloom Army Painter equivalent is Runic Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 14.9.

Nighthaunt Gloom Vallejo equivalent

No Vallejo equivalent within an acceptable colour distance was found for Nighthaunt Gloom.

Nighthaunt Gloom Army Painter equivalent

The best Army Painter option is Runic Grey (Army Painter) with Delta E 14.9.

Nighthaunt Gloom equivalent and alternative: brand comparison

As a contrast paint, Nighthaunt Gloom combines colour and shading in a single coat over a light primer. The colour sits in the teal range.

Wraithbone primer requirement

The performance of Nighthaunt Gloom depends heavily on the primer. It is designed for a white primer.

Transparency and blotching

Nighthaunt Gloom is transparent by design, which means any substitute must also level evenly.

One-coat coverage

The main appeal of Nighthaunt Gloom is one-coat readiness.

Reactive colour shift

The teal tone of Nighthaunt Gloom shifts as it dries, typically darkening and intensifying.

Corax White, Ulthuan Grey and Pallid Wych Flesh are common companions to this contrast. They were chosen in the original recipe because their coverage, drying speed, and finish layer in the same workflow without forcing extra corrections.

Brand comparison

  • Closest equivalent : Runic Grey (Army Painter) – ΔE 14.9
  • Closest Vallejo option : no close Vallejo equivalent
  • Closest Army Painter option : Runic Grey (Army Painter) – ΔE 14.9

A contrast paint substitute only becomes trustworthy once it survives the same primer, shade, and highlight sequence as the original recipe.

Looking at the surrounding palette matters because a near match can still push the finished model warmer, colder, or flatter than expected.

That combination of colour distance, finish, and recipe context is what makes a contrast paint substitute reliable on an actual miniature.

That is why the page keeps the recommendation anchored to painting workflow instead of treating Delta-E alone as the final decision.

A useful equivalent page should also reduce buying mistakes: the closer colour is not always the safer option if the bottle dries glossier, covers faster, or behaves differently on large armour panels.