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SC-63 Medium Grey · Scale75 · ΔE 13.60
Nuln Oil Gloss · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 6.86
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SC-63 Medium Grey · Scale75 · ΔE 13.60
Nuln Oil Gloss · Citadel (Games Workshop) · ΔE 6.86
| Brand | Colour | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Nuln Oil Gloss | 6.86 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Nuln Oil | 7.27 | Acceptable |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Agrax Earthshade Gloss | 11.69 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Agrax Earthshade | 13.47 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Reikland Fleshshade Gloss | 16.06 | Distant |
| Citadel (Games Workshop) | Reikland Fleshshade | 19.44 | Distant |
| AK Interactive | Oil Paint White | 19.90 | Distant |
| Scale75 | Inktense White | 20.27 | Distant |
As a shade or wash, this paint is designed to flow into recesses and create depth through controlled pooling. Neutral grey colours bridge the gap between black and white, used for stone, armour, and gradual highlights.
The closest Drakenhof Nightshade equivalent is the strongest substitute listed on this page.
Drakenhof Nightshade is a shade / wash from Citadel (Games Workshop), commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.
This paint is typically used for:
Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around light, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.
Consider the following when working with this paint:
A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.
For best results with Drakenhof Nightshade on Warhammer and other miniature projects:
Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.
Choosing the right Drakenhof Nightshade equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.
A useful paint guide should connect colour accuracy, handling, and recipe context in one place.
Use Drakenhof Nightshade as your main shade colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has low coverage. Thin it without thinning. Good companion colours include Macragge Blue, Thousand Sons Blue, Ironbreaker and Leadbelcher.
Avoid using it for Warm Colors or Browns.
Use Drakenhof Nightshade as your main shade colour and build it up with thin, controlled coats. It has low coverage. Thin it without thinning. Good companion colours include Macragge Blue, Thousand Sons Blue, Ironbreaker and Leadbelcher.
This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.
Avoid using it for Warm Colors or Browns.